Honor 600 Lite vs Honor 9C
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 14/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't.
Honor 600 Lite
Honor 9C
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 176g vs 180g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Honor 9C, the Honor 600 Lite scores 24 points higher (38/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 12/100). 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 9C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9C is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Honor 9C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | — | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 176 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor 9C
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 9C (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (54/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9C is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor 9C?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 24 points (38/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Honor 9C?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor 9C — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor 9C?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Honor 9C?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use.