Honor 600 Lite vs Honor Play 5T Youth
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor Play 5T Youth (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 11/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 5T Youth doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.2mm).
Honor 600 Lite
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Honor Play 5T Youth, the Honor 600 Lite scores 27 points higher (38/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 36/100). 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 5T Youth (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (40/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Honor Play 5T Youth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
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 5T Youth (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (40/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play 5T Youth?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Honor Play 5T Youth?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play 5T Youth — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play 5T Youth?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Honor Play 5T Youth?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 5T Youth is a better fit for everyday use.