Honor 600 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy F12
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. 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 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 221g).
Honor 600 Lite
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 221g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy F12, 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 25/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (40/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Samsung Galaxy F12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
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 Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (40/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (75/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy F12?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy F12 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy F12?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy F12 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy F12?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy F12?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use.