HONOR MAGIC6 LITE

Despite not being the leader of Honor’s line, the Magic6 Lite gives off big flagship energy while undercutting many of its competitors. Honor has a reputation for affordable phones that resemble far pricier models, and this is no exception: with its curved-edge glass, slim build and metal-effect frame, it exudes a premium feel.

Available with a plastic (black or green) or vibrant vegan leather (orange) back, this phone has a five-star rating for drop protection, making it durable despite its sleek design, with the front glass made of three layers that should be able to withstand a 1.5m impact from any angle and live to tell the tale. Honor’s also sealed it up to IP53 for dust and splashes.

The 6.78in AMOLED display has deep blacks, and its peak brightness of 1200 nits makes it easy to see even in direct sunlight. It also has a tiny bezel for a near-borderless view, especially on those curved sides. Mind you, while it’s a pleasure to look at, its speakers lack depth so you’ll want to pair it with headphones.

Chancing in the dark

Packing a triple camera with a whopping 108MP resolution for the main sensor, the Magic6 Lite takes detailed and colourful shots, though the lack of optical stabilisation hampers low-light work, especially when set against the Pixel 7a’s night snaps. The 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro also fall behind the competition.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 teamed up with 8GB of RAM, this Honor delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks – and the battery life is truly excellent.

£350 / go.stuff.tv/magic6lite

Key specs

● 6.78in 2652x1220 120Hz OLED

● Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 ● 256GB

● 108+5+2MP rear, 16MP front

● 5300mah ● 164x76x8mm, 185g