Honor Magic6 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 737,054); the Honor Magic6 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic6 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Magic6 Lite by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.