Honor 20i vs Honor 600 Lite

The Honor 20i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 12/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20i doesn't; the Honor 20i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 180g).

The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20i by 26 points (38/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 20
Battery 0
Design 95
Value for money 55
Honor 600 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 54
Design 75
Value for money 85
What makes Honor 20i better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 180g

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Honor 600 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 6520 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 24MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 20i vs the Honor 600 Lite, the Honor 600 Lite scores 26 points higher (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 20i (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 20i notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (85/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 20i: The Honor 20i is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 600 Lite: The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 20i Honor 600 Lite
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite
AnTuTu 336905
Geekbench Single 362
Geekbench Multi 1222
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 6520 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Main camera 24 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 164 g 180 g
Price $362
Camera comparison
Honor 20i
  • Main: 24MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
20
camera
Honor 600 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor 20i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 20i
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 20i
Price unknown
Honor 600 Lite
$362
Detailed category analysis
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 Honor 20i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 20i (40/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 20i notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (95/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20i or the Honor 600 Lite?

The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20i by 26 points (38/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 20i and the Honor 600 Lite?

The Honor 20i has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Honor 600 Lite — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 20i or the Honor 600 Lite?

The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Honor 20i over the Honor 600 Lite?

The Honor 20i is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.