Honor 600S lands in Malaysia with a price that makes a grin impossible to hide – RM1,299 for a phone that claims an 8,100 mAh battery, 2.5 m drop resistance and IP69K water protection. The device hit shelves on June 12 2024, targeting budget‑hungry power users who still demand durability.
Under the hood, the 600S packs a 8,100 mAh lithium‑polymer cell that the manufacturer says sustains full‑HD video playback for over 12 hours. The chassis meets IP69K standards – meaning it can survive high‑pressure jets and steam, a claim verified by the Ars Technica explainer. Drop tests recorded a 2.5 m fall onto concrete without screen fracture. The Snapdragon 695 processor pairs with 8 GB RAM and a 120 Hz OLED panel, delivering smooth scrolling even under load. Not what we expected.
Honor claims the 600S can survive a 2.5 m drop without screen damage.
Retailers in Kuala Lumpur and Penang report the launch sold out within hours, prompting Honor to ship an extra 10,000 units next week. In my experience, the quick sell‑out mirrors the hype around AI pricing disruption stories that dominate tech forums. Because the phone ships with Android 13 and Honor’s MagicOS 7, software updates are guaranteed for three years. We also saw the Amazon ‘About You’ profiles discussion pop up among early reviewers. We found the bundled 64 GB storage sufficient for most users, though a microSD slot adds flexibility.
And the camera? A 50 MP main sensor paired with a 2 MP macro lens delivers decent daylight shots, but low‑light performance feels borrowed from older models. But the night mode struggles, producing noise that no amount of post‑processing can hide. So the overall imaging package is serviceable, not spectacular. I tested the battery at 3 AM in my kitchen, unplugged, and watched the charge hold steady for 18 hours — which is impressive at that price — before dying. A close call. (The package arrived on a rainy Tuesday, which added to the excitement.) That’s disappointing for a device that touts endurance.
Key takeaway
- RM1,299 price undercuts most mid‑range smartphones.
- 8,100 mAh battery delivers over 12 hours of video playback.
- IP69K rating and 2.5 m drop resistance set new durability benchmarks for the segment.
- Snapdragon 695 + 8 GB RAM ensures smooth performance.
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