Honor 600 Lite vs Huawei Y9 (2018)

The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 9/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't.

The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 54
Design 75
Value for money 85
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 3
Battery 12
Design 87
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 600 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 3/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 180g

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Huawei Y9 (2018), the Honor 600 Lite scores 29 points higher (38/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 12/100). 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 Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (40/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 600 Lite: The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Huawei Y9 (2018): The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 600 Lite Huawei Y9 (2018)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite HiSilicon Kirin 659
AnTuTu 88000
Geekbench Single 215
Geekbench Multi 810
Display 6.6" AMOLED 5.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2600 1080x2160
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6520 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 108 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 128GB
OS Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 180 g 170 g
Price $362
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 13MP
3
camera
Display comparison
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 600 Lite
$362
Huawei Y9 (2018)
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 Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (40/100 vs 3/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?

The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Huawei Y9 (2018)?

The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Y9 (2018) — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?

The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Huawei Y9 (2018)?

The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.