Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE Libero 5G III

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 7/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).

The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 29 points (36/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 89
ZTE Libero 5G III
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 15
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 207g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 29 points higher (36/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (44/100 vs 15/100). 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 ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (44/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic5 Lite: The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Libero 5G III: The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Lite ZTE Libero 5G III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4120 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm
Weight 175 g 207 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
36
camera
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 4120 mAh
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Lite
$300
ZTE Libero 5G III
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 ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (36/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (44/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 29 points (36/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (36/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.