Honor 600 Lite vs Honor Play 8A
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. 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 13 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 180g).
Honor 600 Lite
Honor Play 8A
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- 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: 150g vs 180g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Honor Play 8A, 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 Play 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8A 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 Play 8A (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Honor Play 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.0" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 8A
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 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8A 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 Play 8A (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 31 points (38/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play 8A — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use.