Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus N6 Lite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus N6 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $625 and $192. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus N6 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus N6 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes OnePlus N6 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $192 vs $625
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus N6 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus N6 Lite — 32/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus N6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $192 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus N6 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus N6 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus N6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $433. OnePlus N6 Lite was $433 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus N6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus N6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus N6 Lite — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus N6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus N6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus N6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.