Honor X6 vs Huawei Mate 80
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $140 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 29/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 36 points higher (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (69/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Honor X6 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $659. Honor X6 was $659 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (69/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 36 points (65/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.