Honor X6s vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16z leads — 43/100 vs 16/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16z has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Honor X6s
Huawei Nova 16z
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (12/100 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 (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Huawei Nova 16z scores 27 points higher (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16z significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Honor X6s (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Honor X6s (65/100 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 16z notably outperforms the Honor X6s (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Price | — | $370 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16z significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Honor X6s (42/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Honor X6s (65/100 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 16z notably outperforms the Honor X6s (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Nova 16z 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 16z?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (42/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.