PhoneLifespan

ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Magic V Flip

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Winner

Honor Magic V Flip

Lifespan decides this one: the Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 at $19.43 per month of safe use, while the ROG Phone 8 Pro runs out in Jan 2029 ($26.05/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: ROG Phone 8 Pro 61 · Magic V Flip 56 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro $800
Buy with care$26.05/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Honor Magic V Flip $700
Safe to buy$19.43/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20272029

Category by category

Display
ROG Phone 8 Pro 80Magic V Flip 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
ROG Phone 8 Pro 92Magic V Flip 70

The ROG Phone 8 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
ROG Phone 8 Pro 79Magic V Flip 67

The ROG Phone 8 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
ROG Phone 8 Pro 90Magic V Flip 76

5,500mAh vs 4,800mAh — the ROG Phone 8 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
ROG Phone 8 Pro 37Magic V Flip 43

The Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 — 5 months longer than the ROG Phone 8 Pro.

Value
ROG Phone 8 Pro 61Magic V Flip 56

Overall value goes to the ROG Phone 8 Pro at $26.05 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 8 ProMagic V Flip
Price (street)$800$700
Display6.78-inch flexible LTPO AMOLED (Samsung E6), FHD+ (1080×2400), 1–165Hz, 720Hz touch sampling, 2500-nit peak6.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM16GB/24GB12GB/16GB
Storage512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,500 mAh4,800 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless66W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded)
Weight225 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilJan 2029Jun 2029

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