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Honor Magic 8 Lite

Released December 2025 · Full specs on GSMArena

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✓ Reviewers agree · spread ±2

Consensus of 2 reviews. How this is calculated.

Tech Advisor77
TechRadar75
Each dot is one review, adjusted for how that publication usually scores; the line is our consensus. The closer the dots sit to the line, the more the reviewers agree.

Key specs

Released
December 2025
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.8″
Main camera
108 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Battery
7,500 mAh
Wired charging
66 W
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Base storage
256 GB
Weight
189 g
Software updates
6 years

What the reviewers said

Tech Advisor UK

4/5Jan 12, 2026

A strong mid-range phone with excellent battery life and a vibrant OLED screen, held back by an inherited camera system and bloatware.

  • Exceptional battery life, around three days
  • Bright, vibrant 120Hz OLED display
  • Solid everyday and gaming performance
  • Good value for money
  • Six years of Android and security updates in Europe
  • Camera hardware not upgraded from previous models
  • Oversaturated colours and weak zoom detail
  • Too much Honor bloatware
  • Charger not included; outdated USB-A cable
  • Only two years of updates outside Europe
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TechRadar UK

4/5Dec 8, 2025

A battery champion with flagship-level endurance and a durable build, but average performance and mediocre cameras hold it back.

  • Best battery life in its class, lasting about four days
  • IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance
  • Fresh flat-sided design with matte finish
  • Bright OLED with 120Hz and high-frequency PWM dimming
  • Adequate everyday performance
  • Ultra-wide camera is weak, especially in low light
  • Main camera digital zoom quality degrades quickly
  • Not suited to demanding gaming
  • Occasional stutter during everyday use
  • Software not fully up to date with quirks
Read the full review at TechRadar →

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