Honor X6s vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 16/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.
Honor X6s
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 194g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 16 points higher (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (37/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (37/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.