Honor 600 Lite vs Honor Play 8T

The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 24/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).

The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Honor Play 8T — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 54
Design 75
Value for money 85
Honor Play 8T
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 49
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 600 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 6520 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 180g vs 199g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor Play 8T better?

  • Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Honor Play 8T, the Honor 600 Lite scores 14 points higher (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 24/100). 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 8T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (85/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 600 Lite: The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Honor Play 8T: The Honor Play 8T is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 600 Lite Honor Play 8T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6080
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" TFT LCD
Resolution 1200x2600 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6520 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 35W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 Android 13, MagicOS 7.2
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 850 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g 199 g
Price $362
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Honor Play 8T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor Play 8T
  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Honor Play 8T
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 600 Lite
$362
Honor Play 8T
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 8T (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (40/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (75/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play 8T?

The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Honor Play 8T — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Honor Play 8T?

The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play 8T — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play 8T?

The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Honor Play 8T?

The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 8T is a better fit for everyday use.