Honor 600e vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $550 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600e leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP.

The Honor 600e edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600e
Performance
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 69
Portability 79
Value for money 44
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Honor 600e better?
  • Bigger battery: 6520 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 180g vs 186g
  • Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $1299

  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor 600e scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (69/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor 600e — 44/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Honor 600e are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).

Honor 600e: The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 600e Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1232200
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1200x2600 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6520 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
Wireless charging 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 108 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g 186 g
Launch price $550 $1299
Camera comparison
Honor 600e
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Honor 600e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Honor 600e
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
69
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 600e
$550
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299

Launch price difference: $749. Honor 600e was $749 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Honor 600e are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (69/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Honor 600e edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Should you choose the Honor 600e over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.