REDMI K80 Series Launch Event: A Performance Frenzy Sweeps In, Multiple New Products Make a Strong Debut

REDMI K80 Series Launch Event: A Performance Frenzy Sweeps In, Multiple New Products Make a Strong DebutOn the evening of November 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM, REDMI grandly held the K80 series new product launch conference, officially kicking off with the resounding slogan, "The Grand Slam Dual Flagship Reigns Supreme." REDMI brand general manager, Wang Teng, even passionately posted online, stating that the K80 products were astonishingly powerful

REDMI K80 Series Launch Event: A Performance Frenzy Sweeps In, Multiple New Products Make a Strong Debut

On the evening of November 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM, REDMI grandly held the K80 series new product launch conference, officially kicking off with the resounding slogan, "The Grand Slam Dual Flagship Reigns Supreme." REDMI brand general manager, Wang Teng, even passionately posted online, stating that the K80 products were astonishingly powerful. This launch event not only brought the highly anticipated K80 series flagship phones but also introduced the REDMI Watch 5, Buds 6 Pro, and several Xiaomi smart home appliances, a lineup so extensive it was dazzling. The launch invitation was unique, using five bottles of "fiery hot" chili oil as a medium, printed with "K80 Fiery Hot," foreshadowing the K80 series' arrival as a performance whirlwind. Next, we will delve into what makes the K80 series so "fiery."

I. REDMI K80 Pro: Grand Slam Flagship, Comprehensive Performance Upgrade

The Pro version of the REDMI K series has always been the flagship of the series, and the K80 Pro continues this tradition. Officially positioned as a "grand slam experience" flagship phone, the pre-launch hype boasted "no holds barred, incorporating Xiaomi Group's latest technology," hinting at the sincerity behind the product.

The K80 Pro's performance is truly a "grand slam," powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus processor and a dedicated gaming chip D1, forming a powerful dual-chip combination. Coupled with the dual-loop 3D ice-cooling system and the Rage Engine 4.0, performance release is significantly enhanced. AnTuTu benchmark scores easily exceed 3.19 million. It also boasts upgraded "all-game super-resolution and super-frame concurrency" technology, a self-developed dynamic frame insertion mode, and a game night mode, providing players with an ultimate gaming experience.

In terms of the system, the K80 Pro runs Xiaomi Surge OS 2, and through Xiaomi HyperCore technology, it achieves profound micro-architecture optimization, resulting in a 43% increase in front-end I/O performance. Rage Engine 4.0 upgrades the AI performance scheduler and graphic rendering efficiency core, deeply tapping into the chip's potential and significantly improving operating efficiency. Furthermore, the K80 Pro introduces self-developed intra-frame frequency modulation technology, enabling dynamic frequency modulation of the CPU, GPU, and DDR as one, ensuring optimal performance at all times.

Beyond its powerful performance, the K80 Pro also boasts exceptional battery life, achieving a perfect combination of large battery capacity and fast charging. It houses a 6000mAh Xiaomi Jin Shajiang silicon-carbon battery, offering higher energy density, stronger low-temperature tolerance, and longer lifespan. It supports 120W wired flash charging and a newly upgraded 50W wireless flash charging, completely eliminating users' battery life anxiety.

In terms of design, the K80 Pro adopts a new "Leap-Forward Rebirth" design language, officially described as "more refined, more elegant, and with better hand feel." The rear camera module uses a "storm eye integrated lens group" design and is upgraded with an aerospace-grade aluminum lens ring. The body features REDMI's first hole-less top design, redesigned with 21 rounded corners to achieve a 50:50 balanced weight distribution, resulting in a total weight of only 212g. Additionally, the K80 Pro uses a light mist double-layer integrated process and the same in-screen wiring technology as Xiaomi's flagship models, and is equipped with Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0. Color options include Snow Rock White, Mountain Green, and Xuan Night Black.

The K80 Pro boasts a "Grand Slam 2K screen," employing a customized M9 light-emitting material. This 6.67-inch straight screen with an innovative dual micro-cavity structure combines a super sunlight screen, a professional color screen, and top-tier specifications. It also features Xiaomi Green Mountain Eye Protection 2.0, upgrading full-brightness DC+, circularly polarized light technology, ADV-MEMC image quality protection, and AON intelligent eye protection functions to effectively protect users' eye health. Notably, the K80 Pro also features ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking.

The imaging system is another highlight of the K80 Pro. Its full-focal-length triple-camera system achieves REDMI's imaging history's "three strongest": the strongest high-dynamic-range main camera, the strongest flagship-level floating telephoto lens, and the strongest high-pixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The main camera uses the Light Hunter 800 sensor, the ultra-wide-angle lens boasts a 32MP high pixel count, and the telephoto lens is REDMI's first 50MP floating telephoto lens, supporting 2.5X optical zoom and OIS optical image stabilization, capable of achieving 10cm super macro photography. Furthermore, the K80 Pro supports Xiaomi AISP 2.0 imaging algorithm, integrating optical, tone, color, and portrait models for even better imaging results.

Other features include IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance, and upgraded AI touch 2.0. It also incorporates Xiaomi Starlink communication technology, integrating the Xiaomi Surge T1S signal enhancement chip, covering 19 5G frequency bands to ensure stable and smooth network connectivity.

Pricing: The 12GB+256GB version is priced at 3699, the 12GB+512GB version at 3999, the 16GB+512GB version at 4299, and the 16GB+1TB version at 4799. REDMI also introduced a "Regret Guarantee" service, offering a trade-in program for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus flagship phones with up to 1000 subsidy.

II. REDMI K80 Pro Champion Edition: The Perfect Fusion of Speed and Passion

Similar to its predecessor, the K80 Pro also launched a Champion Edition in collaboration with Lamborghini Squadra Corse. The K80 Pro Champion Edition's design inspiration comes from the Lamborghini Huracn GT3 EVO2, with the DECO design inspired by tires. The upper half of the body features a carbon fiber texture design. The lower half is designed with a racetrack theme, featuring the iconic "63" logo, a speed-inspired "Y" shaped waistline, and the REDMI "Aurora Red" with green accents and a 1:1 replica of the Lamborghini shield logo. Beyond the exterior design, the K80 Pro Champion Edition also includes custom Lamborghini Squadra Corse wallpapers and themes. Pricing for the 16GB+1TB version is 4999.

III. REDMI K80: Balanced Configuration, More Affordable Price

The K80, as the standard model, maintains consistency with the Pro version in many core specifications, such as the Grand Slam 2K screen, ultrasonic fingerprint, dual-loop 3D ice cooling, Light Hunter 800 main camera, Xiaomi Starlink communication, and IP68/IP69 waterproofing. In terms of design, it also retains the Pro version's storm eye integrated lens module, hole-less top design, and 50:50 weight balance, but adopts a 2.5D straight-edge design, with a thickness of 8.12mm and a weight of 206g.

Compared to the K80 Pro, the K80 differs mainly in the following aspects: Color options include Snow Rock White, Mountain Green, Xuan Night Black, and an exclusive "Sea Moon Blue"; battery life features a 6550mAh battery with 90W flash charging but no wireless charging; performance is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor; and imaging retains the same main camera specs as the Pro version, but the secondary camera is only an 8MP lens.

Pricing: The 12GB+256GB version is priced at 2499, the 16GB+256GB version at 2699, the 12GB+512GB version at 2899, the 16GB+512GB version at 3199, and the 16GB+1TB version at 3599.

IV. REDMI Watch 5: Larger, Brighter Screen, Longer Battery Life

A year later, the REDMI Watch 5 makes its debut. Compared to the previous generation's 1.97-inch AMOLED square screen, the Watch 5 features a 2.07-inch high-refresh-rate, high-brightness large screen with a 2.5D micro-curved surface design, a 2.0mm ultra-narrow four-sided bezel, and an 82% screen-to-body ratio. It supports a 60Hz refresh rate and a 1500nits global brightness.

The Watch 5 boasts an all-metal dial and metal bezel