Fairphone 5 vs Honor 600 Lite
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $362. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 25/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Honor 600 Lite
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $362 vs $770
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Honor 600 Lite, the Honor 600 Lite scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Honor 600 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6520 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $770 | $362 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $408. Honor 600 Lite is cheaper by $408.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Honor 600 Lite?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Honor 600 Lite — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor 600 Lite?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Honor 600 Lite?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.