HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G vs HONOR X 5c Plus

Our verdict: Text and images look sharper on the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G with its 431 PPI display. Photography fans should note the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G packs a 108MP main sensor. Selfie fans take note: the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G has a 16MP front camera. Water protection goes to the HONOR X 5c Plus with its superior IP64 rating.

Screen
6.78" 6.74"
Display
AMOLED TFT LCD
Resolution
1220 x 2652 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch
431 260
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
Storage
256GB 64GB, 128GB
OS
Android 13 Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm 167 x 77 x 7.9 mm
Weight
185 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£8.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£210.00 £67.00
HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G HONOR X 5c Plus HONOR X 5c Plus
Screen 6.78" 6.74"
Display AMOLED TFT LCD
Resolution 1220 x 2652 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch 431 260
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
Storage 256GB 64GB, 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm 167 x 77 x 7.9 mm
Weight 185 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £8.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £210.00 £67.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G or HONOR X 5c Plus?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G has the sharper display at 431 pixels per inch versus 260, and the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G uses a AMOLED panel while the HONOR X 5c Plus has a TFT LCD.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G or HONOR X 5c Plus?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR X 5c Plus 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 X 5c Plus?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £67.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G and HONOR X 5c Plus?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is available in 256GB, while the HONOR X 5c Plus comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G and HONOR X 5c Plus use?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm), while the HONOR X 5c Plus uses the Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm).

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

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is the more portable of the two — they weigh about the same (185 grams vs 186 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G or HONOR X 5c Plus?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is rated IP53 - dust and splash protection, while the HONOR X 5c Plus is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G and HONOR X 5c Plus run?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G runs Android 13 and the HONOR X 5c Plus runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.