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 Redmi 6A leads — 10/100 vs 7/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 8S has the bigger battery (3020 mAh vs 3000).

The Redmi 6A edges out the Honor 8S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
Redmi 6A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Honor 8S better?
  • Bigger battery: 3020 vs 3000 mAh

  • Overall rating 7/100
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 146g

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6A scores 3 points higher (10/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (100/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 8S: The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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
Price $90
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi 6A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor 8S
  • 5.7" LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
  • 3020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Redmi 6A
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 8S and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 8S MediaTek Helio A22
7/100
155362 AnTuTu
Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
10/100
155362 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 8S
Price unknown
Redmi 6A
$90
Detailed category analysis
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Redmi 6A?

The Redmi 6A edges out the Honor 8S by just 3 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 7/100, the Redmi 6A — 10/100.

Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Redmi 6A?

The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.