Honor Magic6 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 737,054); the Honor Magic6 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor Magic6 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Magic6 Lite by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.