HONOR launches a new addition under the HONOR 600 Series, the HONOR 600S. If you remember, we also got the HONOR 600 Series earlier this year, consisting of the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro.
Surely, the HONOR 600S comes with different features and specifications compared to the HONOR 600, and we are here to find out what sets them apart.
While all models offer 5G connectivity and MagicOS 10, they differ in display, performance, cameras, battery, and, of course, pricing.
If you want to know more, keep on reading.
Design and Build
The HONOR 600S and HONOR 600 have different designs and dimensions.
The HONOR 600S measures 168.3mm in height, 78.54mm in width, and 8.30mm in thickness, weighing 216.5 grams. It comes in Velvet Black, Desert Gold, and Misty Purple.
Meanwhile, the HONOR 600 has a slimmer and lighter body, measuring 156.0mm x 74.7mm x 7.8mm and weighing around 190 grams. It is available in Orange, Black, and Golden White.
Both devices feature IP68/IP69/IP69K water and dust resistance.
Display
The HONOR 600S comes with a larger 6.872-inch TFT LCD with a 1592 x 720 resolution. It supports 16.7 million colors, an 85% NTSC color gamut, and up to 1020 nits HBM brightness.
On the other hand, the HONOR 600 features a smaller but higher-end 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a sharper 2728 x 1264 resolution and support for 1.07 billion colors.
The HONOR 600S offers a bigger screen size, while the HONOR 600 provides a higher-resolution AMOLED panel.
Camera
The HONOR 600S is equipped with a 50MP main rear camera (f/1.8) paired with an auxiliary lens. It supports up to 8x digital zoom and video recording up to 1080p.
For selfies, it has a 5MP front camera with support for 1080p video recording.
Meanwhile, the HONOR 600 features a more advanced camera setup with a 200MP main camera (f/1.9) with OIS and a 12MP secondary camera. It supports up to 30x digital zoom and video recording up to 4K resolution.
For selfies, the HONOR 600 comes with a 50MP front camera that can also record videos up to 4K resolution.
Chipset, Storage, and Software
The HONOR 600S is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset paired with an Adreno 613 GPU. It is available in two configurations:
- 8GB + 256GB
The HONOR 600 uses the more powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform with an Adreno 722 GPU. It comes in:
- 8GB + 256GB
- 12GB + 256GB
- 12GB + 512GB
Both devices run on MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.
Battery and Charging
The HONOR 600S has a larger 8,100mAh battery and supports 45W HONOR SuperCharge. It does not support wireless charging.
The HONOR 600 comes with a smaller 7,000mAh battery but supports faster 80W HONOR SuperCharge.
The HONOR 600S offers a higher battery capacity, while the HONOR 600 provides faster charging support.
Price
The HONOR 600S pricing in the Philippines has not been announced yet:
- 8GB + 256GB – PHP19,999
Meanwhile, the HONOR 600 is priced at:
- 12GB + 256GB – PHP32,999
- 12GB + 512GB – PHP37,999
HONOR 600S vs. HONOR 600 Specs
| Category | HONOR 600S | HONOR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| OS: | MagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16) | MagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16) |
| Network: | Dual SIM | 5G | Dual SIM | 5G |
| Connectivity: | Bluetooth 5.1 | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) | Bluetooth 5.4 | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
| Dimensions: | 168.3 × 78.54 × 8.30mm | 156.0 × 74.7 × 7.8mm |
| Weight: | 216.5 grams | 190 grams |
| Resolution: | 1592 × 720 | 2728 × 1264 |
| Screen Size & Display: | 6.872-inch TFT LCD | 6.57-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform |
| Graphics: | Adreno 613 | Adreno 722 |
| RAM: | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage: | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear Camera: | 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8) + Auxiliary Lens, up to 8x digital zoom, 1080p video recording | 200MP Main Camera (f/1.9, AF, OIS) + 12MP Camera, up to 30x digital zoom, up to 4K video recording |
| Front Camera: | 5MP (f/2.2), 1080p video recording | 50MP (f/2.0), up to 4K video recording |
| Battery & Charging: | 8,100mAh battery, 45W HONOR SuperCharge | 7,000mAh battery, 80W HONOR SuperCharge |
| Color/s: | Velvet Black, Desert Gold, Misty Purple | Orange, Black, Golden White |
Verdict
The HONOR 600S focuses on a larger display, bigger battery capacity, and everyday performance with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset.
The HONOR 600 offers upgrades in performance, display quality, and camera capabilities with its Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, AMOLED display, and higher-resolution camera setup.
Both devices offer 5G connectivity and MagicOS 10, but users can choose depending on their preferred features and budget.
What’s your pick?