Redmi K80, Redmi K80 Pro launched in China with these features
The Redmi K80 series was launched in China on Wednesday. Xiaomi’s latest smartphone range consists of two models: Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro. Both handsets are equipped with the flagship Snapdragon chipsets and feature 120Hz AMOLED displays. The Redmi K80 Pro benefits from an additional 50-megapixel floating telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, which the base model doesn’t get. The Redmi K80 series comes with an IP68+IP69 certified construction against dust and water ingress and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for security.
Redmi K80, Redmi K80 Pro price
The Redmi K80 price starts at CNY 2,499 (approximately Rs. 29,000) for the 12GB + 256GB model. It is offered in four other configurations, with the 16GB + 1TB variant priced at CNY 3,599 (approximately Rs. 42,000). The device is available in four color options: Mountain Green, Mysterious Night Black, Snow Rock White and Twilight Moon Blue.
Meanwhile, the Redmi K80 Pro starts at CNY 3,699 (approximately Rs. 43,000) for the base 12GB + 256GB variant. It is also available in a total of four RAM and storage configurations, with the more expensive 16GB + 1TB variant priced at CNY 4,799 (approximately Rs. 56,000). Xiaomi has also introduced a Redmi K80 Pro Champions Edition model branded as ‘Automobili Lamborghini Racing Team’, which is priced at CNY 4,999 (approximately Rs. 58,000).
The Redmi K80 Pro can be purchased in Mountain Green, Mysterious Night Black and Snow Rock White color options.
Redmi K80, Redmi K80 Pro Specifications
Both models in the Redmi K80 series come with a 6.67-inch (1,440 x 3,200 pixels) 12-bit AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screens have a peak brightness of 3,200 nits, an instant touch sampling rate of 2160 Hz and support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The base model is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the Pro gets Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
The Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro come with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage. They run on the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0.
For optics, the Redmi K80 comes equipped with a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel Light Hunter 800 primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The Redmi K80 Pro has the exact same camera setup as the base model, but adds a third 50-megapixel floating telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom.
In terms of connectivity, both handsets come with a USB Type-C port, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, 5G and 4G VoLTE support. They also get an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, an infrared sensor and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
The Redmi K80 is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with 120W (wired) and 50W (wireless) fast charging support, while the K80 Pro has a 6,550mAh battery with 90W fast charging support.