Honor 600 Lite vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $362 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 38/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6520); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Lite by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 54
Design 75
Value for money 85
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Honor 600 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 180g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $362 vs $469

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (62/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).

Honor 600 Lite: The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 600 Lite Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2629444
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6520 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g 218 g
Price $362 $469
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Lite
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 600 Lite
$362
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Price difference: $107. Honor 600 Lite is cheaper by $107.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (65/100 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 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (77/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (75/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Lite by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.