Honor Play vs Honor X6s
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6s leads — 16/100 vs 8/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 194g).
Honor Play
Honor X6s
- Lighter: 176g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 5/100)
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Honor X6s, the Honor X6s scores 8 points higher (16/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (36/100 vs 5/100). 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 Play (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Honor X6s (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Play (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (36/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Honor X6s (80/100 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 Play or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s edges out the Honor Play by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.