Honor 600 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. 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 64 MP; the Honor 600 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21s doesn't; the Honor 600 Lite is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Honor 600 Lite
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy M21s, the Honor 600 Lite scores 15 points higher (38/100 vs 23/100). 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 M21s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Samsung Galaxy M21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21s
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 M21s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s 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 45/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy M21s (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor 600 Lite is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M21s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21s — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M21s is a better fit for everyday use.