Honor Magic6 Lite vs Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 737,054); the Honor Magic6 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Lite
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor Magic6 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic6 Lite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Lite | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Lite and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic6 Lite by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic6 Lite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.