Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor 600e

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 37/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP.

The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Honor 600e — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 13
Design 78
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 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 180g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Honor 600e better?
  • Bigger battery: 6520 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $550 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor 600e, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 18 points higher (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor 600e are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor 600e are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.
Honor 600e: The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Honor 600e
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite
AnTuTu 2450000
Geekbench Single 3608
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 6520 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 5 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 177 g 180 g
Price $799 $550
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Honor 600e
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor 600e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
13
battery
Honor 600e
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Honor 600e
$550

Price difference: $249. Honor 600e is cheaper by $249.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (64/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor 600e are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (54/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor 600e are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Honor 600e — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor 600e — 37/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).

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

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