Honor X6s vs Honor X8a
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8a leads — 25/100 vs 16/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 100 MP; the Honor X8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).
Honor X6s
Honor X8a
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 194g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Honor X8a, the Honor X8a scores 9 points higher (25/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Honor X6s (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Honor X6s (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X6s | Honor X8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 100 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Honor X6s (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Honor X6s (76/100 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 X6s or the Honor X8a?
The Honor X8a edges out the Honor X6s by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Honor X8a?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Honor X8a — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Honor X8a?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Honor X8a?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use.