Honor X6a vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor X6a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 193,858); the Honor X6a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6a
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor X6a better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 203g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6a vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6a | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X6a
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6a
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6a and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor X6a by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6a and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor X6a has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6a or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6a or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6a over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.