Honor Play 50 Plus vs Honor X6s
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 50 Plus leads — 24/100 vs 16/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 50 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play 50 Plus
Honor X6s
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Honor X6s, the Honor Play 50 Plus scores 8 points higher (24/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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, the Honor Play 50 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play 50 Plus edges out the Honor X6s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus over the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play 50 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.