Honor HONOR 600 vs Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro

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HONOR 600 compared with POCO X8 Pro
HonorHONOR 600XiaomiPOCO X8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026March 2026
Display
Screen size6.57″6.59″
Resolution2728 × 12642756 × 1268 (better)
Sharpness458 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness8,000 nits (better)3,500 nits
Display typeAMOLED with 1.07 billion colours and DCI-P3 wide colour gamutAMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.1% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density458 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detail8,000 nits HDR peak in certain maker test scenarios; 1 nit minimum in Ultra Dark Mode800 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode and 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features3,840 Hz PWM dimming, adaptive dimming, sunlight mode, AI HDR Display 2.0, AI Vivid Display 2.0, HDR Vivid, Netflix and Amazon HDR certificationsHDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4TSMC 4 nm process; eight big cores, up to 3.4 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 722Arm Mali-G720 MC8
Storage typeUK 8 GB/256 GB and 8 GB/512 GB configurationsLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 8 GB/256 GB, 8 GB/512 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling–5,300 mm² IceLoop 3D dual-layer cooling system; WildBoost adjusts processor, graphics and memory workloads
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP (better)20 MP
Main camera200 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, OIS and 1/1.4-inch sensor; OIS plus EISSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 1/1.95-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera12 MP with autofocus and 112° field of view8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera50 MP and f/2.0; 2D face unlock20 MP; automatic 0.8× framing for group selfies
ZoomUp to 30× digital zoom; no dedicated optical telephoto camera–
Video recordingUp to 3840×21604K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front videoUp to 3840×2160Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresAI Enhanced Zoom, film simulation, moving photos, time-lapse, multi-video, night, portrait, pro, slow motion, panorama, HDR, document scanning, super macro, high-resolution and underwater modesUltraSnap burst capture up to 120 photos, Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, voice shutter, HDR, panorama, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteady; regional AI image-editing tools
Battery and charging
Battery6,400 mAh6,500 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUK lithium-polymer battery, 6,400 mAh typical and 6,210 mAh rated; maker claims more than 80% capacity after five years in a daily full-cycle laboratory simulation. Other regional models and TechRadar's review unit have 7,000 mAh.6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claims over nine hours gaming, 12 hours video calls or 20 hours social media use
Wired chargingHONOR SuperCharge at up to 20 V/4 A, compatible with 11 V/6 A and 10 V/4 A; up to 27 W wired reverse charging100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 48 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed enabled and display off; official 100 W or higher adaptor recommended
Charges other devices–Up to 27 W wired reverse charging; support for iPhone 17 series stated for an update around March 2026
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed in TechAdvisor's review body; its conflicting final specification table is not used–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g (better)201.47 g
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.38 mm
Height × width156 × 74.7 mm157.53 × 75.19 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsMatte metal frameMetal frame and glass back
Colours–Black, White and Mint Green; White has decorative stripes; camera RGB lighting offers eight colours for supported notifications, calls, music and games
Water resistance detailIP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529, plus IP69K under ISO 20653; resistance can decrease with wearIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsInfrared, ambient light, compass, gravity, fingerprint, gyroscope, colour temperature and ultrasonic proximity sensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundDual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Microphones–Two-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 10 based on Android 16Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews
Software updatesSix years of OS and security updates in Europe, reported by TechAdvisorFour major Android upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews
AI featuresCustomisable AI button, Image to Video 2.0, moving-photo editing and AI camera tools; cloud features require a network connection and may have regional allowances or feesRegional AI Writing, Speech Recognition, Interpreter, Search, Dynamic Wallpapers, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; supported games can use 90 fps interpolation, 1.5K super resolution and Game HDR, with applicable software updates
Safety features–Regional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings
In the boxPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable for Europe, quick-start guide, SIM tool, warranty card where supplied and pre-attached protective film; UK contents omit a chargerPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; regional network support varies
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM; second-slot options depend on single/dual-SIM model, country and carrierDual nano-SIM
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; standards depend on region and network
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 3/4/5 and LC3Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFC–Supported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0, OTG and USB-C audioUSB-C
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and NavIC; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning

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