Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Honor Magic9 scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 617.2% 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 Mi 10 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (86/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.