GSMCritic Take:
With its bright AMOLED display, solid performance, and reliable all-day battery life, the phone handles everyday use with ease, though its design lacks originality and the presence of bloatware detracts from the overall experience.
Screen:
6.57"
Weight:
195g
Waterproof
Charging:
80W
Optical Zoom:
3.5x
Thickness:
7.8mm
Screen covers
91.18% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Versatile Camera System: Multiple sensors include high-resolution primary and telephoto units.
Strong Camera Performance: The cameras are capable and can deliver flagship-level results in some configurations.
Performance
Strong Performance: The chipset delivers excellent everyday responsiveness with ample power.
Upper Mid-Range Capability: Performance aligns well with upper mid-range or near-flagship usage expectations.
Phone Appearance
Premium Build: The device combines a stylish appearance with a robust and refined construction.
High Durability: It features IP68 and IP69K ratings along with additional certification for strong dust and water resistance.
Compact Form Factor: The phone maintains a relatively compact footprint despite housing advanced hardware.
Slim Bezels: Extremely slim bezels contribute to a modern and immersive design.
Display
High-Quality Display: AMOLED and OLED panels deliver bright, sharp, and vibrant visuals.
HDR Brightness: The display offers notable HDR brightness capabilities for enhanced viewing.
Eye Comfort Features: The display includes eye-comfort enhancements that improve usability.
Always-On Display: The device includes always-on display functionality.
Battery
Large Battery Without Bulk: Engineering allows a very large battery to fit without making the device excessively thick or heavy.
Reliable Battery Life: The phone consistently lasts through a full day of use.
Fast Charging Support: Both wired and wireless charging offer fast replenishment.
Bundled Accessories: The device includes a charger and case in the box.
Software
Long Software Support Option: Some variants offer up to six years of updates.
AI Feature: Includes an AI-driven image-to-video function.
Cons
Camera
Plasticky Camera Module: The rear camera module appears somewhat plasticky, reducing the premium feel.
Weak Ultrawide Camera: The ultrawide sensor is weaker compared to other lenses.
No Front Camera Autofocus: The front-facing camera lacks autofocus.
Performance
Older Chipset: The device is not based on the most current generation of silicon.
Thermal Throttling: Performance drops under sustained load due to thermal limitations.
Missing Advanced Controls: Lacks features like fine-tuning virtual RAM behavior.
Phone Appearance
Unoriginal Design: The design relies heavily on familiar language and can feel overly derivative.
Display
Limited Always-On Display: The always-on display lacks fully realized functionality.
Inconsistent Refresh Rate: High refresh rate behavior is inconsistent, affecting smoothness.
Battery
Battery Not Category-Leading: Large capacity does not always translate to top-tier longevity.
Slower Charging vs Previous Gen: Charging speeds may be slower than the previous generation.
Price
Increased Pricing: Pricing has risen significantly compared to earlier models.
Software
Uneven Software Support: Some variants offer only a couple of OS upgrades and limited security updates.
Bloatware: The system includes a noticeable amount of pre-installed applications.
Buggy Software: Reported bugs can interfere with core functions such as calls.
Other
Setup Frustrations: Initial setup can involve minor issues.
Limited Customization: Customization options are somewhat restricted.
Poor Haptics: Haptic feedback quality is reported as weak.
Rankings
Where Honor 600 Pro stands in 2026
Best Phone Of 2026
#28
Highest Optical Zoom
#11
Largest Screen
#32
Smallest Screen
#8
Lightest
#10
Thinnest
#5
Fastest Charging
#14
Highest Screen Ratio
#6
Cheapest
#17
