Honor X6s vs Huawei Nova 16 Pro
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads — 57/100 vs 16/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor X6s
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (14/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Huawei Nova 16 Pro, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro scores 41 points higher (57/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X6s (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Price | — | $545 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (94/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (70/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X6s (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 41 points (57/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on performance (14/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.