Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G
$329
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
14categories won
2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $1049.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, tempered glass front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $329Winner | $1,049 |
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G
The Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G redefines battery endurance in the mid-range segment, packing a colossal 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery into an ultra-slim 7.98mm curved chassis. Features 66W fast charging, 108MP OIS camera, 4,000 nits curved AMOLED screen, and Swiss SGS 5-star drop resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh