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Should You Upgrade from the Honor Magic6 Lite to the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Honor Magic6 Lite to the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G, 2 years apart.

Worth Upgrading

Yes — the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G is a worthwhile upgrade

The Honor Magic8 Lite 5G is 2 years newer than the Honor Magic6 Lite, and the BeastScore rises from 83.8 to 89.3. The biggest improvements: performance rated 16 points higher, battery rated 4 points higher, newer snapdragon 6 gen 4 chipset (replaces snapdragon 6 gen 1).

What you gain with the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G

  • +Performance rated 16 points higher
  • +Battery rated 4 points higher
  • +Newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset (replaces Snapdragon 6 Gen 1)
  • +1,700 mAh bigger battery
SpecHonor Magic6 LiteHonor Magic8 Lite 5GChange
BeastScore (overall)83.889.3+5.5 (7%)
Performance score7995+16 (20%)
Camera score8080No real change
Battery score9195+4 (4%)
Display score8989No real change
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 1Snapdragon 6 Gen 4New generation chip
Battery capacity5,800 mAh7,500 mAh+1,700 mAh (29%)
Screen size6.8"6.8"No real change
Refresh rate120Hz120HzNo real change
Main camera50 MP50 MPNo real change
RAM8 GB8 GBNo real change

Upgrade if…

  • You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
  • You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features

Honor Magic6 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Lite 5G: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Honor Magic6 Lite to the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G?

Yes — the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G is a worthwhile upgrade. The Honor Magic8 Lite 5G is 2 years newer than the Honor Magic6 Lite, and the BeastScore rises from 83.8 to 89.3. The biggest improvements: performance rated 16 points higher, battery rated 4 points higher, newer snapdragon 6 gen 4 chipset (replaces snapdragon 6 gen 1).

What is the biggest difference between the Honor Magic6 Lite and Honor Magic8 Lite 5G?

Performance rated 16 points higher: 79 on the Honor Magic6 Lite vs 95 on the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G.

Does the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G have a bigger battery than the Honor Magic6 Lite?

The Honor Magic8 Lite 5G has a 7,500 mAh battery versus 5,800 mAh on the Honor Magic6 Lite (+1,700 mAh (29%)).

Who should upgrade to the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G?

Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features.

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