HONOR 600 Lite vs HONOR Magic V3 5G

Our Verdict: The clearest split between HONOR Magic V3 5G and HONOR 600 Lite is display quality against portability. For the V3 5G, that means a larger 7.9-inch screen, a sharper 402 PPI display, and its LTPO OLED panel. The 600 Lite is easier to recommend for its AMOLED panel, a higher-resolution 108MP rear camera, and a larger 6,520 mAh battery. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Go with the V3 5G for display quality; lean toward the 600 Lite if portability is higher on your list.

Buying outright, the Lite starts at £327 SIM-free.

HONOR 600 Lite HONOR 600 Lite vs HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G
Expert Rating
4.0
6 reviews 4.4
10 reviews
Screen
6.6" 7.92"
Display
AMOLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
1200 x 1600 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch
303 402
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
6,520 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage
256GB 512GB
OS
Android 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
157.4 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight
180 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance
IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£327.00 £796.00
Deals Deals
HONOR 600 Lite HONOR 600 Lite HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G
Expert Rating 4.0
6 reviews		 4.4
10 reviews
Screen 6.6" 7.92"
Display AMOLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 1200 x 1600 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch 303 402
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 6,520 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage 256GB 512GB
OS Android 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 157.4 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight 180 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £14.99/mo
£9.00 upfront 		-
SIM-free £327.00 £796.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR 600 Lite
HONOR 600 Lite

24 Months

256GB

Grey

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.99 a month, £9 upfront.

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HONOR Magic V3 5G
HONOR Magic V3 5G

512GB

Black

Refurbished

From £796

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 600 Lite or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" compared to the HONOR 600 Lite's 6.6", the HONOR Magic V3 5G has the sharper display at 402 pixels per inch versus 303, and the HONOR 600 Lite uses a AMOLED panel while the HONOR Magic V3 5G has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 Lite or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR 600 Lite features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR 600 Lite or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR 600 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £327.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 Lite and HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR 600 Lite is available in 256GB, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 Lite and HONOR Magic V3 5G use?

The HONOR 600 Lite is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm), while the HONOR Magic V3 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 Lite or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR 600 Lite is lighter but the HONOR Magic V3 5G is more compact. It's 50g lighter at 180 grams, though the HONOR Magic V3 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm, the HONOR 600 Lite is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 600 Lite or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR 600 Lite is rated IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets), while the HONOR Magic V3 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR 600 Lite and HONOR Magic V3 5G run?

Both phones run Android.