PhoneLifespan

Magic 6 vs Redmi K70 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra

The Redmi K70 Ultra wins this one, taking software longevity decisively. Against the Magic 6 it's also the sounder buy at $15.17 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Magic 6 65 · Redmi K70 Ultra 73 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 $540
Buy with care$28.72/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra $380
Buy with care$15.17/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Magic 6 90Redmi K70 Ultra 80

The Magic 6's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo oled, 1.5k, 120hz, up to 5000 nits peak.

Performance
Magic 6 92Redmi K70 Ultra 95

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Magic 6 79Redmi K70 Ultra 67

The Magic 6 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Magic 6 89Redmi K70 Ultra 90

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Magic 6 22Redmi K70 Ultra 30

The Redmi K70 Ultra is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Magic 6.

Value
Magic 6 65Redmi K70 Ultra 73

Overall value goes to the Redmi K70 Ultra at $15.17 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMagic 6Redmi K70 Ultra
Price (street)$540$380
Display6.78-inch LTPO OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 5000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 4000 nits peak, Dolby Vision
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,450 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging66W wired, 50W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 32MP telephoto50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.8 × 75.4 × 8.1 mm160.4 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight199 g211 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Jul 2028

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