Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Honor 600e

The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600e leads — 37/100 vs 33/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP.

The Honor 600e edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Honor 600e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 54
Design 75
Value for money 72
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Honor 600e better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Honor 600e, the Honor 600e scores 4 points higher (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (72/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 600e: The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Air Honor 600e
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite
AnTuTu 2085000
Geekbench Single 3610
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6520 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 180 g
Price $550
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Honor 600e
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Honor 600e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Honor 600e
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknown
Honor 600e
$550
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (59/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (40/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (75/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (72/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor 600e?

The Honor 600e edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Honor 600e?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Honor 600e — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor 600e?

The Honor 600e leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor 600e?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Honor 600e?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use.