Apple iPhone 15 vs HONOR 600

Our Verdict: The HONOR 600 has the better camera on paper, 200MP versus 48MP, plus a 50MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the HONOR 600 packs the bigger battery, 6400mAh against 3349mAh, though iOS and Android manage power differently, so more mAh doesn't always mean longer battery life. The HONOR 600 has the bigger screen, 6.6" against 6.1", and the Apple iPhone 15 is the lighter phone at 171g against 185g. Unusually, the cheaper HONOR 600 takes some of the spec wins as well, so it's the obvious choice for most people.

Over a full contract, the HONOR 600 works out around £461 all-in, about £60 less than the Apple iPhone 15.

Expert Rating
4.2
12 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.57"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1264 x 2728
Pixels Per Inch
461 458
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Battery
3,349 mAh 6,400 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight
171 grams 185 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£139.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£79.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£322.00 £399.00

Prices updated 25 July 2026

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 HONOR 600 HONOR 600
Expert Rating 4.2
12 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.57"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1264 x 2728
Pixels Per Inch 461 458
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Battery 3,349 mAh 6,400 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight 171 grams 185 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi
Contracts £14.99/mo
£139.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£79.00 upfront
SIM-free £322.00 £399.00
Prices updated 25 July 2026
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Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 15

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£14.99 per month, £139 upfront.

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HONOR 600

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£14.99 per month, £79 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 600 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 600 is cheaper on contract at £461.16 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £79.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 600?

The HONOR 600 has the bigger screen at 6.6" compared to the Apple iPhone 15's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 461 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 15 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 600 has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 600?

The Apple iPhone 15 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR 600 has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 600?

The Apple iPhone 15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £322.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 600?

The Apple iPhone 15 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR 600 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 600 use?

The Apple iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the HONOR 600 uses the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 600?

The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two: it's 14g lighter at 171 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 600?

The Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR 600 is rated IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 600 run?

The Apple iPhone 15 runs Apple iOS and the HONOR 600 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.