Magic V3 vs 13 Ultra

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Winner

Honor Magic V3

Lifespan decides this one: the Magic V3 is supported until Sep 2029 at $33.15 per month of safe use, while the 13 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($29.32/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic V3 57 · 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 V3 $1300

Safe to buy$33.15/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650

Buy with care$29.32/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

Magic V3 8013 Ultra 90

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

Performance

Magic V3 9213 Ultra 85

The Magic V3's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Magic V3 7913 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery

Magic V3 8313 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Magic V3 4713 Ultra 26

The Magic V3 is supported until Sep 2029 — 17 months longer than the 13 Ultra.

Value

Magic V3 5713 Ultra 62

Overall value goes to the 13 Ultra at $29.32 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Magic V3	13 Ultra
Price (street)	$1300	$650
Display	7.92-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, up to 1800 nits; 6.43-inch LTPO OLED cover, 120Hz	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,150 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	66W wired, 50W wireless	90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 40MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.5x periscope	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions	Unfolded 156.6 × 145.3 × 4.35 mm; folded 156.6 × 74.0 × 9.2 mm	163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight	226 g	227 g
Water resistance	IP X8/IP X9	IP68
Supported until	Sep 2029	Apr 2028

Magic V3 full verdict →13 Ultra 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.