The HONOR 200 Lite 5G is the third smartphone in the HONOR 200 series to arrive in India. It joins its siblings, the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro. In the sub-Rs 20,000 segment, the smartphone supports the MagicLM on-device AI large language model for an advanced AI-driven experience.
At this price point, the HONOR 200 Lite 5G competes with the Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G, which flaunts a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC and the “Turbo concept,” aiming to deliver full-fledged gaming phones’ cooling performance. Let’s see how these two smartphones compete with each other.
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HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Specs at Glance
HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Price in India
Phone
Variants
Price
HONOR 200 Lite 5G
8GB+256GB
Rs 17,999
Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G
6GB+128GB
Rs 16,999
8GB+128GB
Rs 17,999
12GB+256GB
Rs 20,999
Both phones have the same starting price, however, the HONOR 200 Lite 5G is available in a lone 8GB+256GB variant priced at Rs 17,999, which appears more value for money. However, Realme has more RAM+Storage configurations to offer.
The flexibility to choose from three configurations based on your requirements and budget makes the Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G a commendable pick. However, if you are opting for the 8GB variant, consider the HONOR 200 Lite 5G just for the extra storage.
HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Design
The HONOR 200 Lite 5G comes in Midnight Black, Starry Blue, and Cyan Lake colours, each featuring a different pattern and finish. It features a flat design with a large rectangular triple camera setup on the back. The device weighs 166 grams and is incredibly thin at just 6.8mm. However, the handset doesn’t have an IP rating or display protection. It does come with SGS Five-star drop-resistance certification for protection against drops.
The Realm NARZO 70 Turbo 5G also features a flat design with a massive squircle camera module on the back. It is motorsports-inspired and comes in Turbo Yellow, Turbo Green, and Turbo Purple. The device is chunkier and heavier than the HONOR 200 Lite 5G, with a 7.6 mm thickness and 185 grams weight. However, it does offer an IP65 rating and AG DT Star 2 protection on the display.
The Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G might be chunkier than the HONOR 200 Lite 5G, but the peppier colour options and durability features make it the better choice. The IP65 rating and AG DT Star 2 display protection tip the scales in Realme’s favour here.
HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Display
The HONOR 200 Lite 5G features a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution (2412 x 1080 pixels). The screen offers a 90Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits of peak brightness (same as the latest iPhone 16 series). It also has a Dynamic Island-style Magic Capsule cutout for live notifications. Other features include a 93.7% screen-to-body ratio, 3,240Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and more.
The Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 70 5G features a 6.67-inch OLED display with Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display offers 2,000 nits of peak brightness, a180Hz touch sampling rate, a6,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a92.65% screen-to-body ratio, 16.7 million colours, rainwater smart touch, and AG DT Star 2 protection.
Both smartphones feature an AMOLED display with 2,000 nits of peak brightness. However, the Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G has a better screen, thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate and Rainwater Smart Touch tech. The protective glass layer on top further helps the case.
HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Processor
The HONOR 200 Lite 5G features the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, a 6nm processor with a Mali G57 MP2 GPU. The processor is accompanied by 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and up to 8GB of virtual RAM.
The Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC fabricated on a 4nm process. The handset offers up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM, up to 14GB virtual RAM expansion, and 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.
When it comes to performance, the Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G offers a more powerful and efficient processor. The higher RAM option and more virtual RAM support further help the matter. Moreover, the smartphone features a 9-layer cooling system with a 6050mm² cooling area, enabling what the brand calls Turbo Speed. This makes the NARZO 70 Turbo 5G the better performance powerhouse between the two. However, we are yet to test the phones’ performance and benchmark scores, so, stay tuned for that!
HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Software
The HONOR 200 Lite 5G comes with MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14. The phone is eligible for two OS updates and three years of security patch updates. The software comes with MagicLM on-device AI, a 4-layer AI architecture to enable smooth cross-device and cross-OS functionality. It also supports features like the Magic Capsule, Magic Portal, and more.
The NARZO 70 Turbo 5G boots Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14, which supports two major Android updates and three years of security patch updates. The software offers AI features, including Smart Image Matting 2.0, AI Perfect Shot, AI Clear Voice, AI Smart Loop, and AI Gaming Network.
With both smartphones offering Android 14 and the same software update policy, it boils down to the user’s preference. The Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G is a solid option with a host of AI features. On the other hand, the HONOR 200 Lite 5G has a refreshing user interface and a fair share of AI goodies too.
HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Cameras
The HONOR 200 Lite 5G flaunts a powerful triple camera setup on the rear: a 108MP primary camera with an f/1.75 aperture, a 5MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture. There’s also a 50MP selfie camera with an f/2.1 aperture.
The Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G sports a dual camera system comprising a 50MP OmniVision OV50D primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary camera with an f/2.2 aperture. There’s a 16MP Samsung S5K3P9 selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture.
The HONOR 200 Lite 5G with three cameras on the back offers more versatility in the imaging department. Moreover, the selfie camera appears better on the HONOR smartphone.
HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Battery and Charging
The HONOR 200 Lite 5G is powered by a 4,500mAh battery. It comes with support for 35W SuperCharge wired fast charging.
The Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 45W Ultra Fast Charge technology.
The Realme NARZO 70 Turbo is the one to pick if you are looking for a longer-lasting and faster-charging battery.
HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G: Verdict
If you are in the market for a great-looking, performance-powered smartphone under Rs 20,000, you cannot go wrong with the Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G. From a motorsport-inspired peppy design and powerful performance to AI-loaded software and longer battery backup, the phone has everything going in its favour. And being able to pick a lower or higher RAM variant depending on your budget is the cherry on top.
However, if you are looking for a better camera at this price point, the HONOR 200 Lite 5G is an easy pick. Not to forget, you get 256GB storage for the same price as the 8GB variant of the Realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G.