Honor 600 Lite vs Honor 9S
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 7/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 180g).
Honor 600 Lite
Honor 9S
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 180g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Honor 9S, the Honor 600 Lite scores 31 points higher (38/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 0/100). 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 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Honor 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.5" | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 144 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor 9S
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 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (100/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor 9S?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 31 points (38/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Honor 9S?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor 9S — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor 9S?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Honor 9S?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use.