Honor X6s vs Nothing Phone (2)

The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 16/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 28 points (44/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
What makes Honor X6s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 194g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 28 points higher (44/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Honor X6s (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X6s Nothing Phone (2)
Processor MediaTek Helio G25 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1436722
Geekbench Single 1500
Geekbench Multi 4200
Display 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 194 g 201 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X6s
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Honor X6s (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (54/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 28 points (44/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.