HONOR 600 Smart vs Motorola Moto G 17

Our Verdict: Against Motorola Moto G 17, HONOR 600 Smart has the broader set of hardware wins: HONOR 600 Smart offers more display space with a 6.87" panel next to 6.72"; the front camera spec favours HONOR 600 Smart, 16MP next to 8MP; capacity is listed higher for HONOR 600 Smart, 7,700 mAh rather than 5,200 mAh. There are still reasons to choose Motorola Moto G 17: the resolution works out sharper on Motorola Moto G 17 at 392 PPI versus 254. HONOR 600 Smart earns the nod on features, but Motorola Moto G 17 has the clearer value argument.

The Moto G 17 is the cheaper one to own: around £301 over a typical contract, £26 less than the 600 Smart.

Screen
6.87" 6.72"
Display
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1020 nits (peak) IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1592 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
254 392
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4450-AF Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
Battery
7,700 mAh 5,200 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Yes 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
168.3 x 78.5 x 8.3 mm 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm
Weight
180 grams 203 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£11.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £12.00/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£247.99 -

Prices updated 28 July 2026

HONOR 600 Smart HONOR 600 Smart Motorola Moto G 17 Motorola Moto G 17
Screen 6.87" 6.72"
Display IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1020 nits (peak) IPS LCD
Resolution 720 x 1592 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 254 392
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM4450-AF Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
Battery 7,700 mAh 5,200 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Yes 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 168.3 x 78.5 x 8.3 mm 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm
Weight 180 grams 203 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £11.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£12.00/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £247.99 -
Prices updated 28 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR 600 Smart
HONOR 600 Smart

24 Months

128GB

Velvet Black

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£11.99 per month, £9 upfront.

Use code: CASH2 (£2)

Motorola Moto G 17
Motorola Moto G 17

24 Months

128GB

Alaskan Blue

0.5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£12 per month, with FREE phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 600 Smart or Motorola Moto G 17 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 17 is cheaper on contract at £301.08 over the life of the deal from £12.00 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 600 Smart or Motorola Moto G 17?

The HONOR 600 Smart has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Motorola Moto G 17's 6.7", the Motorola Moto G 17 has the sharper display at 392 pixels per inch versus 254, and the HONOR 600 Smart uses a IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1020 nits (peak) panel while the Motorola Moto G 17 has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 Smart or Motorola Moto G 17?

The HONOR 600 Smart features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Moto G 17 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 Smart and Motorola Moto G 17?

The HONOR 600 Smart is available in 128GB, while the Motorola Moto G 17 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 Smart and Motorola Moto G 17 use?

The HONOR 600 Smart is powered by the Qualcomm SM4450-AF Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Motorola Moto G 17 uses the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 Smart or Motorola Moto G 17?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR 600 Smart is lighter but the Motorola Moto G 17 is more compact. It's 23g lighter at 180 grams, though the Motorola Moto G 17 is actually the more compact phone at 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 600 Smart or Motorola Moto G 17?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).

What operating system do the HONOR 600 Smart and Motorola Moto G 17 run?

Both phones run Android.