Honor X6s vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 43/100 vs 16/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor X6s
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Lighter: 194g vs 198g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 27 points higher (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3888 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $340 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 27 points (43/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.