Honor 60 SE 5G 6.67"OLED 120Hz Dimensity900 64MP 4300mAh 66W Phone By FedEx Blue 256GB Review

The Honor 60 SE has a stunning 120Hz OLED display in the 97th percentile. Everything else is mid to bad, especially the 37th-percentile camera and 5th-percentile feature set. At $500, it's a hard pass for almost anyone.

The Honor 60 SE 5G is a phone of extremes. Its 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display is its crown jewel, landing in the 97th percentile. That means it's one of the best screens you can get on a phone, period. Pair that with solid 5G connectivity in the 82nd percentile, and you've got a great foundation for media and browsing.

But the story changes fast when you look at the rest of the spec sheet. The camera sits in the 37th percentile, the battery in the 39th, and the overall feature set is in the dismal 5th percentile. It's a phone that nails a couple of key things and then seems to forget about the rest. At $500, that's a tough sell.

Performance lands in the 74th percentile, which is decent for a mid-range device. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip and 8GB of RAM will handle everyday tasks and some light gaming just fine. Our gaming score of 37.3/100 tells you it's not a dedicated gaming phone, but it'll run popular titles at medium settings. Where it really shines is that display. A 120Hz OLED in the 97th percentile makes everything feel smoother and look richer. It's a premium screen experience on a decidedly non-premium phone.

At $500, the value proposition is shaky. You're paying a premium for that fantastic display and good connectivity, but you're accepting major compromises everywhere else. Phones like the Motorola Moto G or older Pixel models around this price often offer a more balanced package with better cameras, software support, and battery life. The Honor 60 SE feels like it spent all its budget on the screen and skimped on the rest.

Stacked against its $500 peers, the Honor 60 SE is a niche pick. The Google Pixel 7a, often found at this price, will demolish it in camera performance (likely 90th+ percentile) and software updates, though its display is a step down. The Motorola Moto G Power series crushes it in battery life (often 85th+ percentile) for less money. Even the OnePlus Nord line offers more consistent all-around performance and faster software. The Honor's display is its only clear win, making it a hard sell unless that's your absolute top priority.

Skip this phone if you care about photography, software updates, or all-day battery. The camera's 37th-percentile ranking means enthusiasts will be disappointed. Running Android 11 at launch is a red flag for long-term support. And with battery life in the 39th percentile, power users will be constantly hunting for an outlet. It's also a terrible choice if you need a rugged device, as it scored a 9.9/100 in that category.

We can't recommend the Honor 60 SE 5G for most people. That 97th-percentile display is genuinely lovely, but it's an island of excellence in a sea of mediocrity. The poor camera, dated software, and weak battery life are deal-breakers at $500. Unless you watch an abnormal amount of video on your phone and care about nothing else, there are better, more balanced phones for your money. This is a specialist tool in a market that rewards generalists.