In a bold leap into the premium smartphone space, Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi K80 Ultra, positioning it as the ultimate “flagship killer” of 2025. With cutting-edge hardware, premium design, and blazing-fast charging, the K80 Ultra is designed to challenge even the most expensive flagships at a more accessible price point.
Sleek Design Meets Power-Packed Display
The Redmi K80 Ultra debuts with a 6.78-inch 2K AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support. This ensures ultra-smooth scrolling, punchy colors, and a cinematic experience whether you’re gaming, watching content, or multitasking.
The device comes with a flat-edge metal frame and curved glass back, exuding a premium look and feel. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection ensures durability on both front and back panels.
Next-Gen Performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
At the core of the Redmi K80 Ultra is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, built on a 4nm process, promising stellar performance and improved power efficiency. Coupled with LPDDR5X RAM (up to 16GB) and UFS 4.0 storage (up to 1TB), the device is made for heavy multitasking, high-end gaming, and future-proofing.
It runs on HyperOS based on Android 14, optimized for better resource management and smoother animations.
120W HyperCharge with 5500mAh Battery
The K80 Ultra houses a large 5,500mAh battery that supports Xiaomi’s signature 120W HyperCharge technology. With this, the phone can charge from 0 to 100% in just under 20 minutes, making battery anxiety a thing of the past.
Flagship Camera Setup
Redmi has also upgraded the camera system with a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS, paired with a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP 3x telephoto lens. On the front, a 20MP punch-hole camera handles selfies and video calls with crisp quality.
AI-powered photography features like Night Mode 2.0, Super Portrait, and 8K video recording are baked in for pro-level results.
Other Highlights:
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- In-display fingerprint sensor
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support
Pricing & Availability
The Redmi K80 Ultra has been launched initially in China, with global release anticipated in the coming weeks. Prices start at around ¥3,699 (approx ₹42,000) for the base variant, making it one of the most affordable phones powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
