Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4250 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE better?
- Lighter: 158g vs 209g
- Better portability (96/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Honor Magic9 scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (96/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 158 g | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 4250 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 447.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (96/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.