Honor 600 Lite vs Realme 5
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 12/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 198g).
Honor 600 Lite
Realme 5
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 198g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 12/100
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Realme 5, the Honor 600 Lite scores 26 points higher (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 5/100). 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 Realme 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (40/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 5 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 5 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Realme 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5
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 Realme 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (40/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 5 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 5 (75/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Realme 5?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 5 by 26 points (38/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Realme 5?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 5 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Realme 5?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Realme 5?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use.