Honor 600 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 15/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 600 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 182g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 15/100
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Honor 600 Lite scores 23 points higher (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 24/100). 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 ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 SE are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 SE
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 ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (54/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 SE are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 23 points (38/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.