Honor 90 Lite vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1599
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor 90 Lite — 28/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (69/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor 90 Lite by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1349. Honor 90 Lite was $1349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (69/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (78/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.