HONOR 600 vs HONOR Magic V5 5G

Our Verdict: The contract comparison leans toward HONOR 600 on entry cost, with £14.99/mo (£79.00 upfront) versus HONOR Magic V5 5G at £70.75/mo (£70.00 upfront). Screen quality leans toward HONOR 600 for sharpness, with 458 PPI compared with HONOR Magic V5 5G's 403 PPI. HONOR 600 has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 200MP versus HONOR Magic V5 5G's 50MP, HONOR 600 also has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP against HONOR Magic V5 5G's 20MP. HONOR 600 is lighter at 185g, compared with HONOR Magic V5 5G at 222g. The better buy is priority-led: HONOR 600 has its own hardware strengths, while HONOR Magic V5 5G may be the more sensible fit for cost, size, or ecosystem reasons.

Over a full contract, the 600 works out around £461 all-in, about £841 less than the Magic V5 5G.

HONOR 600 HONOR 600 vs HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G
Expert Rating
4.4
10 reviews 4.3
10 reviews
Screen
6.57" 7.95"
Display
AMOLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1264 x 2728 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch
458 403
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
6,400 mAh 5,820 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB 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/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight
185 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£79.00 upfront) £13.00/mo (£979.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£399.00 £1133.00

Prices updated 28 July 2026

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HONOR 600 HONOR 600 HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G
Expert Rating 4.4
10 reviews		 4.3
10 reviews
Screen 6.57" 7.95"
Display AMOLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264 x 2728 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch 458 403
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 6,400 mAh 5,820 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB 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/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight 185 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts £14.99/mo
£79.00 upfront 		£13.00/mo
£979.00 upfront
SIM-free £399.00 £1133.00
Prices updated 28 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 600 or HONOR Magic V5 5G 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 HONOR 600 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the HONOR 600's 6.6", the HONOR 600 has the sharper display at 458 pixels per inch versus 403, and the HONOR 600 uses a AMOLED panel while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 600 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V5 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 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 600 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £399.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 and HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 600 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 and HONOR Magic V5 5G use?

The HONOR 600 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 600 is the more portable of the two: it's 37g lighter at 185 grams, both are similar in overall footprint, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 600 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 600 is rated IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G is rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m.

What operating system do the HONOR 600 and HONOR Magic V5 5G run?

Both phones run Android.