Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs…
Honor
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G
$329
5categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
13categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 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.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $999.
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 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, tempered glass front | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $329Winner | $999 |
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 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh