Honor 600 Lite vs Honor Play
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 8/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 108 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't.
Honor 600 Lite
Honor Play
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 176g vs 180g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Honor Play, the Honor 600 Lite scores 30 points higher (38/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 5/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (40/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Honor Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 176 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play
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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (40/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (54/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 30 points (38/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Honor Play?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Honor Play?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Honor Play?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play is a better fit for everyday use.