Honor 9S vs Honor X6s
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 194g).
Honor 9S
Honor X6s
- Lighter: 144g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S 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 9S (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S 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 9S | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9S
- 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 9S (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S 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 9S or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s edges out the Honor 9S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Honor X6s?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Honor X6s?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.