Honor Magic6 Lite vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic6 Lite
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro Max7990
- CameraiPhone 17 Pro Max8085
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryHonor Magic6 Lite9186
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max8990
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor Magic6 Lite8555
- Honor Magic6 Lite has the bigger battery5,800 mAh vs 5,088 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.78"
- Honor Magic6 Lite is lighter185 g vs 233 g
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.78") and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Honor Magic6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,800 mAh vs 5,088 mAh).
Larger battery: 5,800 mAh vs 5,088 mAh · Lighter: 185 g vs 233 g (48 g less)
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic6 Lite or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.78") and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Honor Magic6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,800 mAh vs 5,088 mAh). BeastScore: Honor Magic6 Lite 83.8/100, iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic6 Lite and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Honor Magic6 Lite has a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery.
How do Honor Magic6 Lite and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
Honor Magic6 Lite scores 79/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100.
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