Redmi K80 Pro Launches With Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6,000mAh Battery, And Lamborghini Edition

The Redmi K80 Pro has been launched with significant upgrades in performance and endurance compared to its predecessor, the K70 Pro. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the K80 Pro offers top-tier performance at a competitive price starting at CNY 3,700 (~$510/€485).

This price is for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but options go up to a high-end 16GB RAM and 1TB storage version. A special Lamborghini edition of this top model is also available.

The K80 Pro features a 6,000mAh battery, an increase of 20% over the K70 Pro’s 5,000mAh, and supports 120W wired charging (full charge in 28 minutes) along with 50W wireless charging. The battery is designed for 1,600 charge cycles and is managed by Xiaomi’s Surge P3 and G1 chips. To prevent overheating from the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite, Xiaomi has implemented a 3D dual-loop vapor chamber for improved thermal management.

The phone is equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED display that supports QHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and features like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. It boasts a peak brightness of 3,200 nits and is protected by Dragon Crystal 2.0 glass. For security, an ultrasonic fingerprint reader is integrated under the display.

On the camera front, the K80 Pro has a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor, 32MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP telephoto lens offering 2.5x optical zoom. The phone also supports 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0.

Specs

Feature	Specification
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM	12 GB / 16 GB
Storage	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Display	6.67-inch OLED, QHD+ (3200 x 1440), 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Battery	6,000mAh, 120W wired charging (28 minutes), 50W wireless charging
Thermal Management	3D dual-loop vapor chamber, Surge P3 and G1 chips for charging and battery management
Rear Cameras	50MP Main (OmniVision OVX8000, f/1.6, OIS), 32MP Ultra-Wide (120°), 50MP Telephoto (2.5x zoom, Samsung JN5, OIS)
Video Recording	8K at 24fps, 4K/1080p up to 60fps
Front Camera	20MP Selfie Camera
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, T1S chip for enhanced signal strength
Water Resistance	IP68 rating (dust and water resistance)
Size	8.4mm thickness, 212g weight
Special Edition	Lamborghini Squadra Corse Edition (16GB/1TB) with unique branding
Price	CNY 3,700 (12GB/256GB), CNY 4,000 (12GB/512GB), CNY 4,300 (16GB/512GB), CNY 4,800 (16GB/1TB)
Special Edition Price	CNY 5,000 (16GB/1TB, Lamborghini Edition)

Price and Availability

The Lamborghini Squadra Corse edition, which adds unique branding, comes in a 16GB/1TB configuration for CNY 5,000 (~$690). The Redmi K80 Pro is available in China, with various configurations priced from CNY 3,700 (~$510). to CNY 4,800 (~$662).

Paulo Montenegro
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