Honor X6s vs Honor X9a
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9a has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Honor X6s
Honor X9a
- Overall rating 16/100
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Honor X9a, the Honor X9a scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor X6s (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor X6s (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Honor X9a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor X6s (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor X6s (81/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Honor X9a?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Honor X9a — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Honor X9a?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.