The HONOR 600 Lite is the entry model of the HONOR 600 series. HONOR announced it on March 5, 2026, and it went on sale the same day in Malaysia and Slovakia. Later, it reached the UK, Germany, Poland, Italy and other markets. This mid-range 5G phone focuses on a bright screen, a large battery and a slim metal body. HONOR does not sell it in the US.
Design and display
The phone measures 157.43 x 75.35 x 7.34 mm and weighs about 180 g. HONOR describes the design as a forged aluminum unibody with a metal frame. The body is rated IP66 for dust and water. HONOR also says it passed SGS five-star drop and crush tests. In addition, a dedicated camera button sits on the right side.
The front has a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen with a 1200 x 2600 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. HONOR lists 800 nits typical, 2000 nits in high brightness mode and 6500 nits peak brightness. The panel also uses 3840 Hz PWM dimming, and the cover glass is aluminosilicate. Colors are Mint Green, Desert Gold, Velvet Grey and Velvet Black, depending on the market.
Performance
Inside is the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, which HONOR calls the Dimensity 7100 Elite. This 6 nm chip has four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. Graphics run on a Mali-G610 MC2 GPU. RAM is 8 GB or 12 GB, and storage is 128 GB or 256 GB, by region. There is no microSD card slot.
Cameras
The rear has two cameras. The main camera uses a 108 MP sensor with an f/1.75 aperture, but it has no optical stabilization. Next to it is a 5 MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. On the front, a 16 MP camera with an f/2.45 aperture sits in a pill-shaped cutout. HONOR lists video recording up to 1080p for both the rear and front cameras. According to Notebookcheck and other reports, the camera hardware carries over from the HONOR 400 Lite.
Battery and charging
The battery has a typical capacity of 6520 mAh, with a rated value of 6320 mAh. It supports 45 W wired HONOR SuperCharge, but there is no wireless charging. The phone can also charge other devices over USB-C. HONOR says the battery keeps more than 80% of its capacity after six years in its lab simulation. Whether a charger comes in the box depends on the market. For example, HONOR Germany includes one, while HONOR UK does not.
Software and updates
The phone runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. It includes HONOR AI tools such as AI Eraser, AI Upscale and Circle to Search. Other features include NFC, Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 5, stereo speakers and a USB-C 2.0 port. There is no headphone jack. European models also support eSIM. HONOR’s spec pages do not state the length of its update promise. Reports differ, so we do not list a number yet.
Should you buy the HONOR 600 Lite?
The HONOR 600 Lite suits buyers who want a bright AMOLED screen, long battery life and a slim metal body. The IP66 rating and the camera button add practical value. However, the camera system has no optical stabilization, and video stops at 1080p. Also, the Dimensity 7100 is a modest mid-range chip. People who play demanding games may want a faster phone.
