Honor 600 Lite vs Realme 12
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; estimated prices are $362 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000).
Honor 600 Lite
Realme 12
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 180g vs 188g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Cheaper: $200 vs $362
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Realme 12, the Honor 600 Lite scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 leads (96/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Realme 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (96/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $362 | $200 |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $162. Realme 12 is cheaper by $162.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Realme 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (96/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Realme 12?
The Honor 600 Lite edges out the Realme 12 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Realme 12?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 12 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Realme 12?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.