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 — 90/100 vs 54/100 (a 36-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 736,675); the Honor Magic6 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Lite
Performance 52
Display 82
Camera 43
Battery 51
Portability 68
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic6 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 219g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (90/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). 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).

Honor Magic6 Lite: The Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic6 Lite Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 736675 3998145
Geekbench Single 935 3640
Geekbench Multi 2719 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2652 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 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, HyperOS 3
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
Price $261
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic6 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic6 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
54/100
736675 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +81.6%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Magic6 Lite by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic6 Lite
$261
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).

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 36 points (90/100 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 — 90/100.

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 Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.