Honor 600 Lite vs Nubia Red Magic 3s
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 23/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Honor 600 Lite
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Nubia Red Magic 3s, the Honor 600 Lite scores 15 points higher (38/100 vs 23/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Nubia Red Magic 3s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (75/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3s — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.