Redmi K80 Pro launched as new affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship

by · Gizchina

Xiaomi has just unveiled its latest flagship phone, the Redmi K80 Pro. It’s a powerful device that packs a punch, especially considering its price tag.

Design and Powerful Internals of the Redmi K80 Pro

The Redmi K80 Pro boasts a stunning 6.67-inch OLED display. It offers a sharp 2K resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and deep, vibrant colors. The display is also very bright, reaching a peak brightness of 3200 nits.

Xiaomi has also included its Qingshan Eye Care 2.0 technology to reduce eye strain. This technology uses DC dimming to eliminate screen flickering.

As for the outlooks, the Redmi K80 Pro is a sleek and stylish phone. It has a glass back and a metal frame. The phone is also very thin and light. However, with top-notch internals, the phone aims to go heavy in terms of performance.

It’s powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, built on a cutting-edge 3nm process. This chip offers a significant performance boost over its predecessor, with a 45% increase in CPU performance and a 44% increase in GPU performance.

To ensure smooth and consistent performance, the Redmi K80 Pro features a dedicated gaming chip, LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage. It also has an advanced cooling system to keep things cool under pressure. With these powerful components, the K80 Pro is capable of handling the most demanding tasks and games.

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Camera and Other Highlights of the Phone

The K80 Pro packs a powerful triple-camera system. Its main camera is a 50MP sensor with OIS, and it’s capable of capturing stunning photos and videos. The ultra-wide camera is a 32MP sensor, and it’s great for capturing wide-angle shots and group photos. As for the telephoto camera, it’s a 50MP sensor, and it offers 2.5x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom.

Software-wise, the Redmi K80 Pro runs on Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 2. This Android skin is designed to deliver a smooth and responsive user experience. The OS is also optimized for the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and it features a number of new features.

Other than that, the Redmi K80 Pro is powered by a large 6000mAh battery, which should easily last all day. The phone also supports 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging, so you can quickly top up the battery when needed.

Pricing and Availability of Redmi K80 Pro

The Redmi K80 Pro comes in three stylish colors: Snow Rock White, Mountain Green, and Midnight Black. It’s available in four different storage configurations to suit your needs:

  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage for 3,699 yuan (around $511)
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB storage for 3,999 yuan (about $553)
  • 16GB RAM + 512GB storage for 4,299 yuan (around $594)
  • 16GB RAM + 1TB storage for 4,799 yuan (about $663)

There’s no word on the global release yet, but the Redmi K80 Pro is expected to launch as the Poco F7 Ultra in the international market.

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