Honor 8S vs Honor X6s
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6s leads — 16/100 vs 7/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 194g).
Honor 8S
Honor X6s
- Lighter: 146g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Honor X6s, the Honor X6s scores 9 points higher (16/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor 8S (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 8S | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor 8S (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s edges out the Honor 8S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Honor X6s?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Honor X6s?
The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.