Honor 600 Lite vs Huawei nova 12i
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Honor 600 Lite
Huawei nova 12i
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Huawei nova 12i, the Honor 600 Lite scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 41/100). 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 12i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Huawei nova 12i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12i
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 12i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (75/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12i — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 12i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 12i is a better fit for everyday use.