Honor 600 Lite vs Honor Play 40
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor Play 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor 600 Lite
Honor Play 40
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 188g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Honor Play 40, the Honor 600 Lite scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). 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 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 Play 40 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (40/100 vs 0/100). 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 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Honor Play 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 40
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 40
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 Play 40 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (40/100 vs 0/100).
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 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play 40?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Honor Play 40?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play 40 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play 40?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Honor Play 40?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 40 is a better fit for everyday use.