Magic 5 vs Phone (2a)
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Magic 5 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Magic 5 66 · Phone (2a) 68 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Magic 5's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.
The Magic 5 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Magic 5 | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $420 | $250 |
| Display | 6.73-inch OLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits peak | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB/16GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 45W wired, no wireless |
| Rear cameras | 54MP main, 32MP telephoto 2.5x, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm | 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | None | IP54 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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