Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB vs Xiaomi 17 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 12 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 3 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher-resolution main camera (108 MP vs 50 MP)
  • Larger screen size: 6.78 in vs 6.35 in · slight difference
  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM).

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

Key differences

  • Storage

    256 GB✓ 512 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Screen size

    ✓ 6.78 in6.35 in

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 2,969
Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB specs
XiaomiSAR 2,999
Xiaomi 17 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,969SAR 2,999
Storage256 GB✓ 512 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 6 Gen 1Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery capacity—6,330 mAh
Wired charging35 W✓ 100 W
Main camera✓ 108 MP50 MP
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the Xiaomi 17 512GB?

Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; Xiaomi 17 512GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite. 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 Xiaomi 17 512GB?

Storage is higher on the Xiaomi 17 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the Xiaomi 17 512GB?

Main camera is higher on the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB: 108 MP vs 50 MP on the Xiaomi 17 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the Xiaomi 17 512GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Xiaomi 17 512GB: 100 W vs 35 W on the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.