HONOR 600 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Our Verdict: The clearest hardware difference between HONOR 600 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE favours the HONOR for screen sharpness, thanks to a sharper 458 PPI display, a higher-resolution 200MP rear camera, and a higher-resolution 50MP front camera. The Samsung counters with a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, pointing instead toward display technology. The choice is the HONOR for screen sharpness and the Samsung for display technology.

The HONOR 600 is the cheaper one to own: around £498 over a typical contract, £150 less than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.

Expert Rating
4.4
10 reviews
3.7
5 reviews
Screen
6.57" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1264 x 2728 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
458 385
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Exynos 2500 (3 nm)
Battery
6,400 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 17
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 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight
185 grams 193 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£109.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£259.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£399.00 £697.00
HONOR 600 HONOR 600 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Expert Rating 4.4
10 reviews
3.7
5 reviews
Screen 6.57" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1264 x 2728 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 458 385
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Exynos 2500 (3 nm)
Battery 6,400 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 17
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 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight 185 grams 193 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £14.99/mo
£109.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£259.00 upfront
SIM-free £399.00 £697.00
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Cheapest Deals

HONOR 600
HONOR 600

24 Months

256GB

Black

200GB

Data

Unlimited

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£14.99 a month, £109 upfront.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

24 Months

256GB

Pistachio

150GB

Data

Unlimited

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£14.99 a month, £259 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 600 is cheaper on contract at £498.36 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £109.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the HONOR 600's 6.6", the HONOR 600 has the sharper display at 458 pixels per inch versus 385, and the HONOR 600 uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

The HONOR 600 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

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

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

The HONOR 600 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE use?

The HONOR 600 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE uses the Exynos 2500 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

The HONOR 600 is the more portable of the two: it's 8g lighter at 185 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

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 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR 600 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE run?

The HONOR 600 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE runs Android 17. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.