Watch: HONOR 600S Review - 8,100mAh battery starting at PHP 18,999

In case you missed it, HONOR recently officially launched the 600S in the Philippines. 

Meet HONOR 600S

We have some thoughts about it, and we're ready to share them so you can find out if this one's for you. 

Watch: HONOR 600S Review - 8,100mAh battery starting at PHP 18,999

To recap, the HONOR 600S 5G is the more wallet-friendly version of the HONOR 600 while still getting some upgraded specs and AI Image features. 

The device measures 168.3 x 78.54 x 8.30mm, weighs 216.5g, and comes with IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, plus claimed 2.5-meter drop resistance.

HD+ display

Up front is a 6.87-inch TFT LCD with a 1592 x 720 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,020 nits peak brightness. It also supports DC and dynamic dimming, low blue light, and dark mode.

Solid water resistance

Powering the device is the 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. HONOR's RAM Turbo can expand memory virtually up to 16GB.

The phone packs a massive 8,100mAh battery with 45W HONOR SuperCharge via USB-C.

The camera interface

For photography, it features a 50MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing selfie camera.

It also includes a dedicated AI Key for quick access to features like AI Memory, Circle to Search, AI Eraser, and AI Summaries. Meanwhile, AI Image-to-Video 2.0 can generate and edit short videos using conversational commands.

Other features include NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers with up to 400 percent volume mode, 5G connectivity, and MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.

Pros - 5G connectivity, very tough build, massive 8,100mAh battery with 45W fast charging, large display with 120Hz refresh rate, up-to-date software and fun AI features

Con - Low-resolution LCD screen, entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor, basic performing cameras, no microSD slot for expanding storage

HONOR 600S 5G Specs

Display: 6.87-inch TFT LCD screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, HD+ 1592 x 720 esolution at 254 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4

GPU: Adreno

RAM: 8GB

ROM: 128GB/256GB

Back Camera: 50MP + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.2

Battery: 8,100mAh w/ USB-C 45W HONOR SuperCharge,

OS: Android 16 w/ MagicOS 10.0

Connectivity: WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, OTG, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Gravity, compass, ambient light, proximity

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IP68/69/69K dust and water resistance, VC cooling system, Colors: Misty Purple, Desert Gold, Velvet Black

Dimensions: 156.0 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm

Weight: 190 g

Price: PHP 18,999 (128GB), PHP 19,999 (256GB)

Verdict

Should you pick this up?

Overall, the HONOR 600S stands out with its 5G connectivity, tough build, huge 8,100mAh battery, 45W fast charging, large 120Hz display, up-to-date software, and fun AI features.

Its drawbacks include a low-resolution LCD panel, entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, basic cameras, and the lack of a microSD card slot. Starting at PHP 18,999 for the 6GB+128GB version and PHP 22,999 for the 8GB+256GB model, it offers a compelling package for users who prioritize battery life, durability, and connectivity over raw performance and camera quality.

What do you guys think?