Honor X6s vs Honor X8b

The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8b leads — 30/100 vs 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 194g).

The Honor X8b is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Honor X8b
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 24
Design 92
Value for money 93
What makes Honor X6s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Honor X8b better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 194g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Honor X8b, the Honor X8b scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor X6s (48/100 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 X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (93/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X8b: The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X6s Honor X8b
Processor MediaTek Helio G25 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm
Weight 194 g 166 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Honor X8b
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Honor X8b
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Honor X8b
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X6s
Price unknown
Honor X8b
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor X6s (48/100 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 X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (92/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Honor X8b?

The Honor X8b is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Honor X8b?

The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Honor X8b — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Honor X8b?

The Honor X8b leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Honor X8b?

The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.