Honor X6s vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 16/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor X6s
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Overall rating 16/100
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 10 points higher (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.