Honor Magic6 LitevsSamsung Galaxy M35
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Honor Magic6 Lite and Samsung Galaxy M35 trade category wins — Honor Magic6 Lite in Display; Samsung Galaxy M35 in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Honor Magic6 Lite takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Honor Magic6 Lite takes Display — led by pixel density (431 ppi).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy M35 and Honor Magic6 Lite.
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want…
- Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.6 in.
- Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want a sharper screen — 431 ppi vs 390 ppi.
- Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Honor Magic6 Lite if you want faster charging — 35 W vs 25 W.
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 650,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want better video quality — 86 pts vs 84 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a better camera — 112 pts vs 110 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,300 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 329 USD.
At a glance
- Honor Magic6 Lite
- Samsung Galaxy M35
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
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.
Samsung Galaxy M35
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if price matters most. It costs USD 249, 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
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build