Honor 500 vs Honor 600 Lite
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6520); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 198g).
Honor 500
Honor 600 Lite
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 198g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Honor 600 Lite, the Honor 500 scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 500 (79/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Honor 600 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor 600 Lite
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In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 500 (79/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 500 is noticeably better than the Honor 600 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor 600 Lite — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Honor 600 Lite?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.