It seems like the HONOR 500 was released just at the end of November last year, and now this smartphone maker, popular in Russia, has announced the next-generation model. Admittedly, it’s not the main one yet, just a simplified version, but no less interesting for that. The HONOR 600 Lite smartphone has been unveiled, and despite its budget orientation, it offers several interesting features typically found in flagships.
A rare affordable smartphone with a metal body. Image: HONOR
A Smartphone with a Metal Frame
The HONOR 600 Lite is a metal smartphone. More precisely, its frame is metal, which is quite surprising in itself. Budget smartphones are usually made of plastic, but here you get relatively premium aluminum.
Moreover, the HONOR 600 Lite body is drop-resistant, as confirmed by its SGS enhanced durability certification. However, the water protection is not full-fledged: only IP66, meaning it can handle rain but not submersion in water.
HONOR 600 Lite Specifications
In addition to the metal body, an interesting feature of the HONOR 600 Lite is its smart camera button, and the internals of this new 2026 smartphone are also quite decent.
| Specifications | HONOR 600 Lite |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 inches, AMOLED (2600×1200), 120 Hz |
| Main Camera | 108 + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 |
| Memory | 12/256 GB |
| Battery | 6520 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W |
The HONOR 600 Lite is a direct successor to the HONOR 400 Lite, and compared to it, the new model offers several improvements:
- metal body;
- display resolution increased to 1.5K;
- 25% more powerful processor;
- battery capacity increased from 5230 mAh to 6520 mAh.
The upgrade is noticeable, so it’s worth waiting for the HONOR 600 Lite release in Russia, where the smartphone promises to be a solid budget option in the under 30,000 rubles category.
HONOR 600 Lite Release Date and Price in Russia
The HONOR 600 Lite will be released in Russia, but at the time of publication, the smartphone has only been announced for Malaysia and Slovakia. The local release will likely happen soon, as HONOR devices gradually expand to different markets depending on how quickly they pass certification.
The HONOR 600 Lite price is 299 euros (~27,000 ₽). The smartphone is expected to cost roughly the same in Russia, although the exact price will be announced later and may actually be lower due to discounts and other special offers.
