Honor X6 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $140 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 29/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1050
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X6 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (60/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Honor X6 by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $910. Honor X6 was $910 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (77/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X6 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (60/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 45 points (74/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.