Honor 8S vs Redmi 6A
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 8S leads — 19/100 vs 17/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 8S has the bigger battery (3020 mAh vs 3000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Redmi 6A
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Bigger battery: 3020 vs 3000 mAh
- Better display (42/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 146g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Redmi 6A, the Honor 8S scores 2 points higher (19/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 8S is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A and the Honor 8S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Redmi 6A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 486 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 145 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 8S is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A and the Honor 8S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Redmi 6A?
The Honor 8S edges out the Redmi 6A by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Redmi 6A?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Redmi 6A?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Honor 8S (42/100 vs 32/100).