Honor Magic6 LitevsHonor X9b
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Honor X9b wins
Verdict
Honor X9b wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Honor X9b is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 299, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Too close to call between Honor Magic6 Lite and Honor X9b.
- Too close to call between Honor Magic6 Lite and Honor X9b.
- Honor X9b takes Camera — led by video score (86 pts).
- Honor X9b takes Battery — led by battery (5,800 mAh).
- Honor X9b takes Price — led by price (299 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want…
No decisive wins in this matchup.
Choose Honor X9b if you want…
- Choose Honor X9b if you want better video quality — 86 pts vs 84 pts.
- Choose Honor X9b if you want a better camera — 112 pts vs 110 pts.
- Choose Honor X9b if you want longer battery life — 5,800 mAh vs 5,300 mAh.
- Choose Honor X9b if you want a lower price — 299 USD vs 329 USD.
At a glance
- Honor Magic6 Lite
- Honor X9b
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Honor Magic6 Lite
Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if display matters most. It costs USD 329.
Honor X9b
Choose Honor X9b if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 299, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 5,300 mAh battery
- Durable build
- Curved display
- Slow chipset
- 35 W charging
- Average cameras
Honor X9b
- Durable build
- 5,800 mAh battery
- Curved display
- Slow chipset
- 35 W charging
- Average cameras