Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB vs realme C 85 5G 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the realme C 85 5G 256GB is cheaper by SAR 506 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher-resolution main camera (108 MP vs 50 MP)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 506
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (7,000 mAh vs 5,300 mAh)
  • Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 35 W

The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and battery capacity and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.78 in6.8 in
  • Display type

    OLEDIPS LCD
  • Resolution

    1220 x 2652720 x 1570

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 1,400
Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB specs
realmeSAR 894
realme C 85 5G 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,400SAR 894
ProcessorSnapdragon 6 Gen 1Dimensity 6300
Battery capacity5,300 mAh✓ 7,000 mAh
Wired charging35 W✓ 45 W
Main camera✓ 108 MP50 MP
Storage256 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB8 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the realme C 85 5G 256GB?

Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; realme C 85 5G 256GB: Dimensity 6300. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the realme C 85 5G 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the realme C 85 5G 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB: 108 MP vs 50 MP on the realme C 85 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the realme C 85 5G 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the realme C 85 5G 256GB: 7,000 mAh vs 5,300 mAh on the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.