Honor 600 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 51/100 vs 38/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 204g).
Honor 600 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (83/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 13 points higher (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (83/100 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $362 | — |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (18/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Lite (83/100 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (75/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 600 Lite — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.