Launch report · Xiaomi
Redmi K80 Pro: SD 8 Elite under $500 — the cheapest top-tier silicon you can buy.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2024·$450·Score 85/100
Redmi K80 Pro pairs the same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the $1,000+ Galaxy S25 with a 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery and 120 W charging at half the price. POCO F7 Ultra is the global rebadge of this device with slight differences; the K80 Pro itself is China-only with no GMS preinstalled.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.67" LTPO OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.6 OIS
Battery
6,000 mAh
Weight
210 g
What stands out
- SD 8 Elite at sub-$500 is unprecedented.
- 6,000 mAh + 120 W fastest charge in tier.
- Light Fusion 800 OIS main + 2.5× tele.
- 3,840 Hz PWM for eye-comfort.
What to watch
- China-only — no Global ROM out of box.
- HyperOS 2 still has CN-region ads.
- 32 MP ultrawide is decorative-tier.
- No microSD.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199 · score 93/100