Honor 600e vs Nothing Phone (3a)

The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $550 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 37/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 600e is noticeably lighter (180g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Honor 600e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 54
Design 75
Value for money 72
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
What makes Honor 600e better?
  • Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 180g vs 201g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Cheaper: $329 vs $550

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 5 points higher (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor 600e (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor 600e (87/100 vs 72/100).

Honor 600e: The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 600e Nothing Phone (3a)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1044507
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6520 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP54
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 180 g 201 g
Price $550 $329
Camera comparison
Honor 600e
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Honor 600e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 600e
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 600e
$550
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329

Price difference: $221. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $221.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor 600e (58/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor 600e (87/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Honor 600e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 600e or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 600e or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 600e over the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.