PhoneLifespan

Magic 6 Pro vs 15 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $12.37 per month of safe use, while the Magic 6 Pro runs out in Mar 2029 ($25.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic 6 Pro 62 · 15 Pro 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 6 Pro $850
Buy with care$25.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Xiaomi 15 Pro $650
Safe to buy$12.37/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display
Magic 6 Pro 9015 Pro 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Magic 6 Pro 9215 Pro 98

The 15 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Magic 6 Pro 7915 Pro 79

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

Battery
Magic 6 Pro 9215 Pro 100

6,100mAh vs 5,600mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Magic 6 Pro 3915 Pro 63

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 19 months longer than the Magic 6 Pro.

Value
Magic 6 Pro 6215 Pro 74

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro at $12.37 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMagic 6 Pro15 Pro
Price (street)$850$650
Display6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 2800x1280, 120Hz, up to 5000 nits peak6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,600 mAh6,100 mAh
Charging80W wired, 66W wireless90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 180MP telephoto 2.5x periscope50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x
Dimensions162.5 × 75.8 × 8.9 mm161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight229 g213 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilMar 2029Oct 2030

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