Our verdict
The 600 Lite's selling points are easy to picture: room for downloads and a screen to enjoy them on. It has 256GB of storage, a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen (each pixel makes its own light, so blacks look deep) that refreshes up to 120 times a second (120Hz), and a 6520mAh battery with 45W SuperCharge. HONOR quotes 6,500 nits of peak brightness, its own figure for the brightest moments. It weighs 180g and is 7.34mm thick. Our view is that storage and comfortable everyday viewing make a clearer buying case than a long list of AI features or camera numbers. The UK RRP at launch was £369.99 for the 8GB memory and 256GB storage version. We have no verified shop price for it, so check the retailer before you buy.
Buy it if
- You keep plenty of photos and offline videos on your phone
- A large battery is a priority when comparing options
- You prefer a roomy screen for reading and watching
Skip it if
- You want a small phone to reach across easily
- You are choosing mainly for proven camera performance
- You expect the advertised maximum battery time in every situation
How it would fit your home
Take entertainment with you
More storage is useful if you save episodes before a journey or prefer keeping photos on the phone. Check your current usage first: space you never fill is not, by itself, a reason to change phones.
Read and scroll comfortably
The 6.6-inch screen can run at up to 120Hz for smoother motion where supported. That can make scrolling feel more fluid; it does not mean every app or video runs at that rate.
Put the battery claim in context
HONOR advertises 48 hours under test conditions. Treat that as a manufacturer claim. Navigation, weak signal, gaming and high brightness can change how often you need a socket.
The details, in plain English
Judge the picture you would actually take
The 108MP setting is a high-resolution mode, and HONOR states it applies to the HIGH-RES mode only. For a moving pet, an evening indoors or a child across a playground, look for samples matching that situation. Counting megapixels (millions of pixels) cannot tell you whether those pictures will be sharp, and we have not seen enough evidence of its photo quality to judge it.
Storage and memory do different jobs
256GB is space for your files: photos, apps and downloaded video. RAM is the working memory that lets apps run side by side. The advertised 16GB equivalent RAM combines 8GB of physical memory with 8GB of virtual memory; it is not 16GB of physical RAM. Neither number proves that demanding games will run well.
Screen
HONOR lists a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen with what it calls 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. A 120Hz screen redraws 120 times a second, so scrolling and animations can look smoother than on a 60Hz screen. HONOR's 6,500-nit peak-brightness figure is a manufacturer claim for the brightest moments, so do not expect it across the whole screen at once.
Battery, charging and toughness
The battery is 6520mAh typical (HONOR rates it 6320mAh), with 45W SuperCharge. The 48-hour claim is from HONOR test conditions, and HONOR's own lab simulation says the battery will retain more than 80% capacity after six years. The phone is IP66 rated for dust and water resistance, and HONOR quotes a 1.8m drop-resistance height. Those are manufacturer figures rather than results from our own testing.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- 256GB of storage: more room for photos, apps and downloads than 128GB
- 6.6-inch AMOLED screen at up to 120Hz: roomy for reading and video, with smoother scrolling where apps support it
- 6520mAh battery (typical, HONOR rates it at 6320mAh) with 45W charging
- IP66 dust and water resistance, and HONOR quotes a 1.8m drop-resistance height
- 180g and 7.34mm thick for a phone with a large battery, according to HONOR
What to watch out for
- Battery-life figures are conditional test results, not a promise for your day
- 108MP is a high-resolution mode, not the resolution of every picture
- The advertised 16GB equivalent memory is 8GB of real memory plus 8GB of virtual memory
- The 6,500-nit peak brightness is HONOR's own figure, and it applies only to the brightest moments
Compare the things you notice daily: carrying comfort, readable text, time away from a charger and photos in your usual lighting. The right compromise matters more than the largest specification number.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 HONOR 600 Lite (this one) | The HONOR 600 Lite is worth considering for reading, watching and storing more on your phone; its 108MP figure alone does not establish photo quality. | £369.99RRP · 8GB memory and 256GB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Google Pixel 9a | The best camera-focused mid-range phone if you want dependable photos and long support, and can live with slow charging. | £399RRP · 128GB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026Shop price £349 at Argos, Free delivery to RH10 3AU, checked 15 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Motorola Moto G86 5G | A strong-value everyday phone for a bright screen and long battery life, provided you do not plan to keep it for many years. | £279.99RRP · 256GB, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Nothing Phone 4a Pro | One of the most distinctive value phones of 2026, if its large size and missing wireless charging do not bother you. | £499RRP · 128GB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based assessment of HONOR's UK product information, checked 9 September 2026. Battery and performance claims are attributed to the manufacturer, not our own tests. Retailer prices were not refreshed.