Honor Magic5 Lite vs Honor X6s

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).

The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 89
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 194g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor X6s better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Honor X6s, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X6s (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic5 Lite: The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Honor X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Lite Honor X6s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 MediaTek Helio G25 ()
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm
Weight 175 g 194 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
36
camera
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Lite
$300
Honor X6s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X6s (81/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (36/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.