The competition
In Europe, the Honor 600 Pro is only available in a 12/512 GB variant. While its MSRP is €1,000, official Honor stores are running what is framed as an early-bird promo at €800, and with a number of freebies included. And while this promo is said to expire after the first 500 orders, we did find some regular retail listings for the phone at €800, no strings attached (and not gifts, unfortunately), so that’s the realistic price of the phone.
Left: Honor 600 Pro • Right: Honor 600
The Honor 600 Pro has been selling in Malaysia for a little bit now, with a MYR 2,599 ($657/€560 converted) price tag for the 12/512 GB trim, MYR 3,099 ($784/€667 converted) for the 12/256 GB version and MYR 3,299 ($835/€710) for the 12/512GB version. So, €800 definitely sounds like the more realistic figure.
Left: Honor 600 Pro • Right: Honor 600
That amount can still get you a number of phones that you might want to consider. Over in camp Samsung, you can get a vanilla Galaxy S26. Granted, it is a pretty compact phone, but if that bothers you, you only need to pay a relatively small premium on top for the S26+, which is essentially the same phone, just bigger. The Galaxy S26 has a great display, a capable camera setup, an actual 2026 flagship chipset and a whopping seven years of software updates. You are looking at a notably smaller battery and half the storage, though.
OnePlus has an interesting flagship offer in the OnePlus 15. It comes with a camera setup comparable to the Honor 600 Pro. You also get a huge battery, a great LTPO-based display and a proper flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The OnePlus is slightly more expensive if you match the storage, though.
Finally there’s the vivo X300 FE. It is priced at €1,000, like the Honor 600 Pro technically is, though the vivo seems to actually be retailing at that, making it a bit more expensive. The upside is you are getting the new version of the Snapdragon flagship chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and an actual LTPO display.
Samsung Galaxy S26 • OnePlus 15 • vivo X300 FE
Our verdict
The Honor 600 Pro is an interesting take on what a Pro midranger phone should be. Instead of chasing the latest flagship formula, Honor built a device that mixes top-tier silicon with a more restrained overall package – and that approach works pretty well.
Performance is undoubtedly one of the phone’s strongest suits. The Snapdragon 8 Elite has plenty of power to handle every task you throw at it today and the 600 Pro feels consistently fast and responsive, with no real slowdowns. Sustained GPU load does bring a hit to performance, but that’s a rather unlikely scenario.
The rest of the hardware package is equally compelling. The build quality is excellent, the design is clean and mature, and the IP68/IP69K rating alongside the drop-resistance certification add a layer of reassurance. The display is another highlight, offering great sharpness, excellent HDR performance and impressive peak brightness figures. However, the LTPS panel’s refresh rate behavior could use some polish.
Battery life is solid, if not class-leading, and charging speeds, while still respectable, feel like a step back compared to previous-generation Honor devices.
The camera setup is versatile, though, offering excellent results and extra flexibility with the addition of a proper telephoto lens. That said, the lack of autofocus on the selfie camera is increasingly hard to forgive in this price bracket.
In the end, the Honor 600 Pro is easy to like. It nails the fundamentals – performance, build, and overall usability – while at times offering a more premium experience than its asking price suggests. It may not be the most refined or cutting-edge device in every aspect, but it’s not one you’ll regret having.
Pros
- Premium build with IP68/IP69K rating.
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, excellent day-to-day performance.
- Bright, sharp display with outstanding HDR peak brightness.
- Versatile triple camera with dedicated 3.5x telephoto.
- Long software support (6 years of updates).
Cons
- Inconsistent and somewhat buggy high refresh rate behavior.
- Charging slower than previous generation.
- No autofocus on the selfie camera.
- Battery life is good, but not class-leading despite large capacity.