Honor 600 Lite vs Motorola Moto G42
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 19/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 600 Lite
Motorola Moto G42
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 180g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Motorola Moto G42, the Honor 600 Lite scores 19 points higher (38/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 36/100). 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 Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Motorola Moto G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 175 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G42
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 Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G42 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G42 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G42 is a better fit for everyday use.