Honor 600 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 7/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor 600 Lite is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.2mm).
Honor 600 Lite
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 180g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Honor 600 Lite scores 31 points higher (38/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 0/100). 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 Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (40/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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 Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (40/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 31 points (38/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.