Honor 500 Smart vs Honor 600 Lite
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 24/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't.
Honor 500 Smart
Honor 600 Lite
- Overall rating 24/100
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 186g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Honor 600 Lite, the Honor 600 Lite scores 14 points higher (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 42/100). 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 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Honor 600 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6520 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $362 |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownperformance
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 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Honor 500 Smart — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor 600 Lite — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.