Honor 600 Lite vs Realme 9 5G
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Realme 9 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. 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 50 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor 600 Lite
Realme 9 5G
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Realme 9 5G, 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 27/100). 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 9 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Realme 9 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 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 | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 5G
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 9 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Realme 9 5G?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Realme 9 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Realme 9 5G?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 9 5G — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Realme 9 5G?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Realme 9 5G?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 5G is a better fit for everyday use.