Honor 600 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 37/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Honor 600 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Honor 600 Lite scores 1 points higher (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor 600 Lite are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor 600 Lite edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.