Honor 600 Lite vs Huawei nova 9 SE
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; estimated prices are $362 and $369. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4000).
Honor 600 Lite
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $362 vs $369
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Huawei nova 9 SE, the Honor 600 Lite scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 23/100). 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 9 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (54/100 vs 23/100). 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 and the Huawei nova 9 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Huawei nova 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $362 | $369 |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $7. Honor 600 Lite is cheaper by $7.
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 9 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (54/100 vs 23/100).
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 and the Huawei nova 9 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 9 SE — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE — 27/100.
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.