HONOR 600 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Our verdict: Contract-wise, the HONOR 600 Lite undercuts the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by £2067.58 over the full term. Screen lovers will prefer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and its 7.6" display running at 373 PPI. On paper, the HONOR 600 Lite wins the camera battle with 108MP on the rear. Selfie fans take note: the HONOR 600 Lite has a 16MP front camera.

Screen
6.6" 7.6"
Display
AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1200 x 1600 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch
303 373
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage
256GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
157.4 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm
Weight
180 grams 275 grams
Water Resistance
IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £38.94/mo (£970.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £429.99
HONOR 600 Lite HONOR 600 Lite Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Screen 6.6" 7.6"
Display AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1200 x 1600 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch 303 373
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage 256GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 157.4 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm
Weight 180 grams 275 grams
Water Resistance IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £14.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£38.94/mo
£970.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £429.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 600 Lite is cheaper on contract at £393.96 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the HONOR 600 Lite's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the sharper display at 373 pixels per inch versus 303, and the HONOR 600 Lite uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The HONOR 600 Lite features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The HONOR 600 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £369.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The HONOR 600 Lite is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 use?

The HONOR 600 Lite is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 uses the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR 600 Lite is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is more compact. It's 95g lighter at 180 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is actually the more compact phone at 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm, the HONOR 600 Lite is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The HONOR 600 Lite is rated IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 run?

Both phones run Android.