Honor 600 Lite vs Redmi Note 12S
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; estimated prices are $362 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000).
Honor 600 Lite
Redmi Note 12S
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 176g vs 180g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $362
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Honor 600 Lite scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 176 g | |
| Price | $362 | $220 |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $142. Redmi Note 12S is cheaper by $142.
performance
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 Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (54/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 600 Lite edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.