Honor 600 Lite vs Huawei nova 12 SE
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4500).
Honor 600 Lite
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 186g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Huawei nova 12 SE, the Honor 600 Lite scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 35/100). 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 Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Huawei nova 12 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
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 Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (54/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 12 SE by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 12 SE — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei nova 12 SE leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use.