Honor 600 Lite vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $362 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 44/100 vs 38/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP.
Honor 600 Lite
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Cheaper: $362 vs $1000
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 6 points higher (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (85/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $362 | $1000 |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $638. Honor 600 Lite is cheaper by $638.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (19/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (54/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (85/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Honor 600 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Lite or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.