Honor 600 Lite vs Huawei nova 8 SE Youth

The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 15/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).

The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 23 points (38/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 54
Design 75
Value for money 85
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 17
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 600 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 180g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth, the Honor 600 Lite scores 23 points higher (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 17/100). 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 8 SE Youth (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (54/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 600 Lite: The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth: The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 600 Lite Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite Kirin 710A
AnTuTu 343622
Geekbench Single 318
Geekbench Multi 1201
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6520 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 45W 40W
Main camera 108 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm
Weight 180 g 179 g
Price $362
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 600 Lite
$362
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
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 Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (54/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?

The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 23 points (38/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?

The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?

The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?

The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a better fit for everyday use.