Magic 5 vs P3 Ultra 5G

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Winner

Realme P3 Ultra 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 at $9.50 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 · P3 Ultra 5G 74 — 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

Realme P3 Ultra 5G $315

Buy with care$9.50/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Magic 5 70P3 Ultra 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Magic 5 85P3 Ultra 5G 74

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

Camera

Magic 5 79P3 Ultra 5G 67

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

Battery

Magic 5 82P3 Ultra 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,100mAh — the P3 Ultra 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Magic 5 25P3 Ultra 5G 39

The P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 12 months longer than the Magic 5.

Value

Magic 5 66P3 Ultra 5G 74

Overall value goes to the P3 Ultra 5G at $9.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Magic 5	P3 Ultra 5G
Price (street)	$420	$315
Display	6.73-inch OLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits peak	6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB/16GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,100 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	66W wired	80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse
Rear cameras	54MP main, 32MP telephoto 2.5x, 50MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.4 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm	163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm
Weight	191 g	183 g
Water resistance	None	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Mar 2028	Mar 2029

Magic 5 full verdict →P3 Ultra 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.