PhoneLifespan

Magic 5 vs Edge 60

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Edge 60 (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Magic 5 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).

Value Score: Magic 5 66 · Edge 60 63 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Honor Magic 5 $420
Buy with care$19.62/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Motorola Edge 60 $350
Buy with care$15.74/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Magic 5 70Edge 60 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Magic 5 85Edge 60 62

The Magic 5's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Magic 5 79Edge 60 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Magic 5 82Edge 60 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Magic 5 25Edge 60 26

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Magic 5 66Edge 60 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMagic 5Edge 60
Price (street)$420$350
Display6.73-inch OLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits peak6.67-inch pOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7400
RAM8GB/12GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,100 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging66W wired68W wired
Rear cameras54MP main, 32MP telephoto 2.5x, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions161.4 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm161.0 × 73.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight191 g179 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68/IP69
Supported untilMar 2028Apr 2028

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