Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $1599 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4250 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 158g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $1599
- Better portability (96/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Honor Magic V6 scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 34/100; 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 Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (96/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 158 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 4250 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 431.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1229. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was $1229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (69/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (78/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (96/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.