Honor 600 Lite vs Huawei nova 9
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; estimated prices are $362 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 600 Lite
Huawei nova 9
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $362 vs $499
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 175g vs 180g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Huawei nova 9, the Honor 600 Lite scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Huawei nova 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 175 g | |
| Price | $362 | $499 |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $137. Honor 600 Lite is cheaper by $137.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (54/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor 600 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 9 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 9 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.