Honor Magic6 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $261 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 736,675); the Honor Magic6 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Honor Magic6 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $261 vs $1500
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (80/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $261 | $1500 |
Honor Magic6 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic6 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic6 Lite by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1239. Honor Magic6 Lite is cheaper by $1239.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (93/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (80/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.