Honor 500 Smart vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 41/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 528,398); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 14 points higher (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 922227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $223 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads Honor 500 Smart by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (76/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 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 OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (76/100 vs 43/100).