Honor 600 Lite vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 600 Lite
Huawei nova 12
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor 600 Lite scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). 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 Huawei nova 12 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
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 Huawei nova 12 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor 600 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.