HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G vs HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G

Our verdict: Display sharpness is where the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G pulls ahead, hitting 453 PPI. On paper, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G wins the camera battle with 108MP on the rear. Up front, the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G wins with a 50MP selfie camera. If weight matters, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is easier to pocket at 185g.

Screen
6.78" 6.8"
Display
AMOLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
1220 x 2652 1280 x 2800
Pixels Per Inch
431 453
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
256GB 512GB
OS
Android 13 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight
185 grams 225 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
SIM-free
£210.00 £429.00
HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G
Screen 6.78" 6.8"
Display AMOLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 1220 x 2652 1280 x 2800
Pixels Per Inch 431 453
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 256GB 512GB
OS Android 13 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight 185 grams 225 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
SIM-free £210.00 £429.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G has the sharper display at 453 pixels per inch versus 431, and the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G uses a AMOLED panel while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £210.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G and HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is available in 256GB, while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G and HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G use?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm), while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is lighter but the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G is more compact. It's 40g lighter at 185 grams, though the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G is actually the more compact phone at 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is slimmer at 8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is rated IP53 - dust and splash protection, while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G and HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G run?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G runs Android 13 and the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.