Honor’s 2026 mid-range series is made up of two phones, the Honor 600 and the pricier Honor 600 Pro, but how are they different?
Is it a guarantee that the Honor 600 Pro is a better choice? Or is the Honor 600 well-rounded enough to suit most needs?
To help you decide between the two smartphones, we’ve compared our experiences with both below. Read on to see what exactly sets the two Androids apart and see which one might be the best fit for you.
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Price and Availability
Both Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro are available for purchase now. As its name suggests, the Honor 600 Pro is the price of the two with an official RRP of £899 for the 512GB handset.
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In comparison, the Honor 600 is a more affordable option and has a starting RRP of £549.99. At the time of writing, you can even get the Honor 600 for a healthy £150 discount too.
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Features Comparison Table
| Honor 600 Reviews | Honor 600 Pro review | |
|---|---|---|
| UK RRP | £-1 | – |
| EU RRP | €549.99 | €999 |
| The producer | Fame | Fame |
| Screen Size | 6.57 inches | 6.57 inches |
| Storage Capacity | 512GB | 512GB |
| Rear camera | 200MP 1/1.4-inch main sensor, f/1.9, CIPA 6.0 & 12MP ultrawide, f/2.2 | Main sensor 200MP 1/1.4-inch, f/1.9, CIPA 6.5, 12MP ultrawide, f/2.2, 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom and f/2.8 |
| Front camera | 50MP selfie camera | 50MP selfie camera |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| IP rating | IP69K | IP69K |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 6400 mAh |
| Wireless charging | – | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Size (Dimensions) | 74.7 x 7.8 x 156 MM | 74.7 x 7.8 x 156 MM |
| Weight | 190g | 195g |
| Operating system | MagicOS10 (Android 16) | MagicOS10 (Android 16) |
| Release date | 2026 | 2025 |
| Date of First Review | 27/04/2026 | 05/05/2026 |
| The solution | 1264 x 2728 | 1264 x 2728 |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Ports | USB-C, SIM card | USB-C |
| The chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Colors | Black, White Gold | Black, White Gold, Orange |
Design
- Both come in a choice of White, Black or Orange
- Both sport IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings
- The two bezels are less than 1mm thick
There aren’t many design differences between the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro, as both have 6.57-inch displays, a surprisingly thin bezel of 0.98mm and come with IP ratings. In addition, both are equipped with a rectangular camera shelf that covers the width of the back of the phone that reminds us of the iPhone 17 Pro’s own.
Speaking of which, perhaps we should address the fact that Honor’s 600 series seems to be borrowing the bright (and distinctive) orange color of the iPhone 17 Pro. However, it also comes in standard black or white shades.
Otherwise, both phones are also equipped with a brushed aluminum frame that gives each device an extra premium feel. This is especially welcome for the Honor 600, given that it is much cheaper than the Pro.
Winner: Type
The screen
- The Honor 600 Pro benefits from a 120Hz refresh rate powered by LTPO
- Both have 6.57-inch AMOLED panels
The biggest difference between the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro is the LTPO technology of each phone. Although the Honor 600 sports a refresh rate of 120Hz, it is not LTPO enabled which means that the dynamic refresh rate is not that smooth. In comparison, the Honor 600 Pro boasts a 120Hz refresh rate powered by LTPO.
Otherwise, both phones are equipped with a 6.57-inch 1264 × 2728 AMOLED panel while also benefiting from a surprisingly thin surrounding bezel.
Winner: Honor 600 Pro
Camera
- The Honor 600 Pro has a dedicated telephoto lens
- Both are equipped with large 200MP lenses, although the Honor 600 Pro boasts CIPA 6.5 image stabilization
- AI-assisted image correction is present, which can look a little smoother
While the Honor 600 and 600 Pro have seen a lot of similarities so far, the respective camera setups are slightly different, with the latter sporting three rear cameras instead of just two.
The Honor 600 is equipped with a large 200MP 1/1.4-inch sensor and CIPA 6.0 image stabilization, alongside a 12MP ultrawide. Although the 600 Pro also has a 200MP main lens, it benefits from CIPA 6.5 image stabilization instead of the same 12MP ultrawide as the Honor 600.
The main difference is the Pro’s inclusion of a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. This omission of the Honor 600 is evident when you try and zoom in beyond the 4x range, as you will notice an AI-assisted image correction that looks very remarkable.
Either way, both large 200MP lenses are the star of the show for each handset, with great detail and solid performance in all lighting conditions. We noticed that the colors had a slightly saturated look by default, however this can be changed through the phone settings.
Winner: Honor 600 Pro
Working
- The Honor 600 Pro sports 2025’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
- Honor has included Game Mode and vapor chamber cooling in both phones
- Otherwise, the Honor 600 and 600 Pro feel fast for everyday use
Another key difference between the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro is their chipsets, with the Pro sporting Qualcomm’s 2025 Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship. Naturally, this means that the phone gets similar benchmark scores to 2025 flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic 7 Pro.
Instead, the Honor 600 has Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a mid-range chip that will be launched in 2025. Although it can’t compete with the Honor 600 Pro, the handset generally performs well in everyday use. It even does an excellent job of keeping things cool during long and intensive use, thanks to its vapor chamber cooling. However, heavy gaming will reveal the limitations of the handset.
Winner: Honor 600 Pro
The software
- MagicOS 10 powers both handsets
- Both promise six years of security and software updates
- Alongside the many AI tools, the headline feature is Honor’s Image to Video 2.0
Both the Honor 600 and 600 Pro run on Honor’s MagicOS 10 which borrows from Apple’s Liquid Glass design. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as the design feels smart and fluid to use in everyday situations.
Both are equipped with a dedicated AI button that can bring up Google’s Helpful Search function or Honor’s AI Memories. However, the AI-powered headline feature of both the Honor 600 and 600 Pro is undoubtedly Image to Video 2.0, which allows you to convert an image into an AI-generated video.
Although that is not the case at all i reason to choose any Honor handset, it is a novel device that can be fun to play with.
Otherwise, Honor promises that the Honor 600 and 600 Pro will see up to six years of software and Android updates. That falls short of Samsung’s seven-year Google promise, but it’s still a pretty good deal overall.
Winner: Type
Battery
- The same 6400mAh batteries provide about six hours of screen time
- Honor 600 Pro supports 80W wireless charging and 50W wireless charging
- The Honor 600 does not have wireless charging support
Both phones are equipped with large 6400mAh batteries, which we found led to about six hours of screen time that involved multitasking between apps, live streaming and taking the odd photo.
While both support 80W wired charging, only the Pro model offers an embarrassing 50W wireless charging.
Winner: Honor 600 Pro
The decision
With a year-old flagship chip, wireless charging support and a dedicated phone lens, the Honor 600 Pro is undoubtedly a well-rounded choice that will suit most Android users. However, at the same starting price as the Galaxy S26, it’s probably not the best option for those looking for a mid-range Android.
In comparison, with a price tag of £549, the Honor 600 is a more affordable option. Sure, its chipset isn’t flagship and it doesn’t have a telephoto lens, borrowing many features from its pricier Pro brethren. With that in mind, those looking for a true mid-ranger might be better suited to the Honor 600 Pro.