Honor 600 Lite vs Realme 9 5G Speed
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-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 Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Honor 600 Lite
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Honor 600 Lite scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). 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 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (1/100 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 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Realme 9 5G Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (1/100 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 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (54/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (75/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Honor 600 Lite edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use.