Honor X6s vs Huawei Nova 15
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 leads — 43/100 vs 16/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Nova 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Huawei Nova 15 is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor X6s
Huawei Nova 15
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Huawei Nova 15, the Huawei Nova 15 scores 27 points higher (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Huawei Nova 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1033121 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | EMUI 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (42/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 27 points (43/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Huawei Nova 15 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.