PhoneLifespan

Magic 5 vs 13s

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Winner

OnePlus 13s

Lifespan decides this one: the 13s is supported until Jun 2031 at $10.04 per month of safe use, while the Magic 5 runs out in Mar 2028 ($19.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic 5 66 · 13s 76 — 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
OnePlus 13s $600
Safe to buy$10.04/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031

Category by category

Display
Magic 5 7013s 90

The 13s's screen is the better one — 6.32-inch 1.5k (1216×2640) ltpo amoled, 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
Magic 5 8513s 98

The 13s's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Magic 5 7913s 67

The Magic 5 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Magic 5 8213s 97

5,850mAh vs 5,100mAh — the 13s lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Magic 5 2513s 71

The 13s is supported until Jun 2031 — 38 months longer than the Magic 5.

Value
Magic 5 6613s 76

Overall value goes to the 13s at $10.04 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMagic 513s
Price (street)$420$600
Display6.73-inch OLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits peak6.32-inch 1.5K (1216×2640) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM8GB/12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,100 mAh5,850 mAh
Charging66W wired80W SuperVOOC wired
Rear cameras54MP main, 32MP telephoto 2.5x, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions161.4 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm150.8 × 71.7 × 8.2 mm
Weight191 g185 g
Water resistanceNoneIP65
Supported untilMar 2028Jun 2031
Magic 5 full verdict →13s full verdict →Longevity master board →

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