Honor 600 Lite vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 209g).
Honor 600 Lite
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Honor 600 Lite scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 40/100). 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 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (75/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.