Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $1599 and $370. 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 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 12 Lite
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 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $1599
- Better portability (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, 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 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 42/100; 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 12 Lite (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (82/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 431.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1229. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $1229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (69/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (82/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.