Redmi has unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Redmi K80 Pro, in the Chinese market, alongside the Redmi K80 and the Redmi K80 Pro Champion Edition. Let's dive into the pricing and specifications of the Pro model and its Special Edition.
Redmi K80 Pro Features
The Redmi K80 Pro boasts a 6.67-inch TCL M9 OLED 2K flat screen, offering remarkable clarity and brightness. With a resolution of 3200×1440, a 120Hz refresh rate (LTPS), and a 12-bit color depth, it reaches a peak brightness of 3200 nits. The display also includes Xiaomi’s Qingshan Eye Care 2.0 technology, which provides full-brightness DC dimming to help lessen eye strain and minimize flicker.
This device has a dual-finish glass unibody design with ultra-slim 1.9mm bezels, making it 21% thinner than the previous model. It is made with Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0, which offers 20 times better durability compared to earlier versions.
Performance and Cooling
At its core, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, which is made using a 3nm process. This chip delivers a 45% boost in CPU and a 44% increase in GPU performance over its predecessor while enhancing power efficiency. It includes a dedicated D1 gaming chip, LPDDR5X memory, UFS 4.0 storage, and Fury Engine 4.0 for dynamic frequency scaling. The device facilitates ultra-resolution and ultra-frame gaming with a newly upgraded dual-loop 3D ice-sealed cooling system, ensuring consistent performance even during intense gaming sessions.
The Redmi K80 Pro runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2, which features the Hyper Core Kernel for better performance, quicker app launches, and lower latency.
Camera and Battery
This model showcases a versatile triple-camera setup, led by a 50MP primary sensor (Light Fusion 800) featuring OIS stabilization and a cinematic dynamic range of 13.2EV for capturing bright and detailed images. It has a 32MP ultra-wide camera (Samsung S5KKD1) that provides a 120° field of view.
Additionally, it includes a 50MP floating telephoto lens (Samsung S5KJN5), supporting 2.5x optical zoom, 5x lossless zoom, 20x digital zoom, and macro mode for detailed close-up shots. For selfies and video calls, there's a 20MP front camera (Omnivision OV20B40) that promises clear and crisp images.
The K80 Pro is equipped with a 6000mAh battery, backed by 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging capabilities. It features Xiaomi’s Surge G3 fast-charging chip and the Surge G1 battery management system, ensuring safety and effective performance.
Furthermore, the phone introduces an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a first for the Redmi series, providing improved accuracy and reliability. It is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, ensuring it can withstand tough conditions. Additionally, it features the Surge T1S signal enhancement chip, which supports 19 5G bands for strong connectivity.
