Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 171g vs 236g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Honor Magic V6 scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2785 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 384.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (69/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.