PhoneLifespan

Magic 6 Pro vs 15 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Ultra is supported until Mar 2030 at $30.40 per month of safe use, while the Magic 6 Pro runs out in Mar 2029 ($25.80/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic 6 Pro 62 · 15 Ultra 65 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$25.80/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Xiaomi 15 Ultra $1350
Safe to buy$30.40/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20282030

Category by category

Display
Magic 6 Pro 9015 Ultra 100

The 15 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch 2k (1440×3200) ltpo amoled, 1–120hz, up to 3200 nits peak.

Performance
Magic 6 Pro 9215 Ultra 98

The 15 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Magic 6 Pro 7915 Ultra 96

The 15 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Magic 6 Pro 9215 Ultra 88

5,600mAh vs 5,410mAh — the Magic 6 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Magic 6 Pro 3915 Ultra 53

The 15 Ultra is supported until Mar 2030 — 11 months longer than the Magic 6 Pro.

Value
Magic 6 Pro 6215 Ultra 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMagic 6 Pro15 Ultra
Price (street)$850$1350
Display6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 2800x1280, 120Hz, up to 5000 nits peak6.73-inch 2K (1440×3200) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3200 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM12GB/16GB16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB512GB/1TB
Battery5,600 mAh5,410 mAh
Charging80W wired, 66W wireless90W wired, 80W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 180MP telephoto 2.5x periscope50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto (70mm floating), 200MP periscope telephoto
Dimensions162.5 × 75.8 × 8.9 mm161.3 × 75.3 × 9.35 mm
Weight229 g226 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilMar 2029Mar 2030

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