The Redmi K80 Pro is here and it brings Snapdragon 8 Elite Firepower backed by multiple Qualcomm chips. And the best part is that this phone starts at CNY3,700 (this converts to $510/€485/₹43,200), which is quite cheap for one of the best chips currently available in the market.
Redmi K80 Pro and Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse Special Edition
The price mentioned above is for the base 12/256GB model. Additional options include 12/512GB, 16/512GB, and the top model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. That last one is also the basis for the Lamborghini-inspired special edition, but more on that in a bit.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is powerful but can run hot, so Xiaomi has designed a new 3D dual-loop vapor chamber that promises to reduce temperatures by up to 3°C. Additionally, Xiaomi’s D1 chip handles super resolution, frame generation, and even “Super HDR” for games, so it can boost frame rates on heavy games or help reduce the load on the Snapdragon. Can help and thus use less power.
For longer gaming sessions – or just long days – Xiaomi increased the battery capacity to 6,000mAh, which is 20% more than the K70 Pro battery (5,000mAh). The battery is rated for 1,600 charge cycles, which is controlled by the Surge P3 chip (charging) and G1 (battery management). Wired charging goes up to 120W and takes 28 minutes. There’s also fast wireless charging at 50W.
Despite this, the Redmi K80 Pro is effectively the same size and weight as the K70 Pro – at 8.4 mm thickness and 212 grams, it is two tenths of a millimeter thicker and 3 grams heavier than its predecessor. Another upgrade over the older model is that it has been given an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance (the K70 Pro had no official rating, only the K70 Ultra got it).
The 6.67” 120Hz OLED display uses new materials and is 8% more efficient. It has QHD+ resolution and 12-bit colors with HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid support. The maximum brightness is 3,200 nits and is controlled by DC dimming. The display is protected by Xiaomi’s own Dragon Crystal 2.0 glass. Below the display there is an ultrasonic fingerprint reader and a 20MP selfie camera.
On the back, we find a trio of cameras. The main module houses a 50MP OmniVision OVX8000 sensor (1/1.55”) and a bright f/1.6 lens with OIS. It can record 8K video at 24fps and 4K and 1080p video at up to 60fps. It has a 32MP ultra-wide camera with 15mm/120° lens.
The third module houses a 50MP Samsung JN5 sensor (and the option of 5x with in-sensor zoom) along with a 60mm telephoto lens (that’s a 2.5x zoom). This module has an f/2.0 lens with OIS.
The K80 Pro has impressive connectivity – it has 5G, of course, as well as Wi-Fi 7 (2.4GHz and 5GHz), plus Bluetooth 6.0. Bluetooth 6.0 was just finalized this August! Another custom chip, T1S, helps by boosting 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth signals.
Redmi K80 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse Special Edition
We have mentioned a special edition of the Redmi K80 Pro and here it is the Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse. It comes in two color options and the retail package includes a Lamborghini-branded case. Even the 120W charger is fast (the regular K80 Pro has a plain white 120W adapter). This special edition is a 16GB/1TB configuration and is priced at CNY 5,000 ($690/€655/₹58,500).
Redmi K80 Pro colorways
This is just slightly more than the regular 16GB/1TB model. Here are the prices of the Redmi K80 Pro: 12/256GB is CNY 3,700, 12/512GB is CNY 4,000, 16/512GB model is CNY 4,300 and 16GB/1TB model is CNY 4,800. The K80 Pro is now available in China, you can find it on Xiaomi’s online site.
