Redmi K80 Pro is Coming Soon: Price Under 4000 Yuan, Challenging OnePlus 13?

Redmi K80 Pro is Coming Soon: Price Under 4000 Yuan, Challenging OnePlus 13?On the evening of November 7th, Wang Teng, General Manager of Redmi brand, held a live stream in which he revealed a lot of information about the upcoming Redmi K80 series. Among the revelations was significant information about the new phones' prices

Redmi K80 Pro is Coming Soon: Price Under 4000 Yuan, Challenging OnePlus 13?

On the evening of November 7th, Wang Teng, General Manager of Redmi brand, held a live stream in which he revealed a lot of information about the upcoming Redmi K80 series. Among the revelations was significant information about the new phones' prices. Wang Teng explicitly stated that the starting price of the Redmi K80 Pro "will definitely not exceed 4000 yuan," a statement that will undoubtedly further intensify the competition between Redmi and OnePlus.

While Wang Teng didn't directly disclose the exact price of the Redmi K80 Pro, he provided a vague formula for comparison: "Configuration > 13, Price < 13". This "13" clearly doesn't refer to the Apple iPhone 13 or Xiaomi 13, but rather the recently released iQOO 13 or OnePlus 13. Given the long-standing competition between Redmi and OnePlus, this "13" more likely points to the OnePlus 13, hinting that the Redmi K80 Pro will have similar configuration to the OnePlus 13, but at a lower price.

Considering that current flagship phone configurations are already very high, the configuration gap between the Redmi K80 Pro and OnePlus 13 may not be significant, primarily differing in details. However, there is more room for imagination in terms of pricing. The starting price of the iQOO 13 is 3999 yuan, and the OnePlus 13 starts at 4499 yuan. The Redmi K series has always been known for its value for money, and the K80 Pro is likely to be priced lower than the iQOO 13. After all, the previous generation Redmi K70 Pro had a starting price of only 3299 yuan, and it's unlikely that the price increase for the K80 Pro will exceed 700 yuan, directly reaching the 4000 yuan range.

Besides the price information about the Redmi K80 Pro, Wang Teng also shared more details about the K80 series in the live stream. The K80 series will be powered by the surging OS 2 system, and Redmi has customized a new "Violent Engine" entrance and user interface for it, further enhancing system performance. In terms of imaging, the K80 series has also seen significant upgrades, expected to provide an improved photography experience. Additionally, the K80 series will boast stronger screen and battery life.

In terms of external design, the K80 series will differ from previous products, adopting a metal frame to enhance its texture. However, it's worth noting that the K80 series will no longer offer a K80E version. The new lineup will only include the K80 and K80 Pro, two flagship models, further focusing on the high-end market.

The imminent launch of the Redmi K80 series will undoubtedly bring a new competitive landscape to the smartphone market. With a price under 4000 yuan, configuration comparable to the OnePlus 13, and the addition of the surging OS 2 system, the Redmi K80 Pro is sure to become a heavyweight product in the market. Its final pricing and configuration details will be a focus of attention for everyone.