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Magic V Flip vs 13 Ultra

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Winner

Honor Magic V Flip

Lifespan decides this one: the Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 at $19.43 per month of safe use, while the 13 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($29.54/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic V Flip 56 · 13 Ultra 62 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 V Flip $700
Safe to buy$19.43/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20272029
Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650
Buy with care$29.54/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Magic V Flip 8013 Ultra 90

The 13 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance
Magic V Flip 7013 Ultra 85

The 13 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Magic V Flip 6713 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Magic V Flip 7613 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,800mAh — the 13 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Magic V Flip 4313 Ultra 26

The Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 — 14 months longer than the 13 Ultra.

Value
Magic V Flip 5613 Ultra 62

Overall value goes to the 13 Ultra at $29.54 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMagic V Flip13 Ultra
Price (street)$700$650
Display6.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging66W wired90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded)163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight193 g227 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilJun 2029Apr 2028

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