Honor X6s vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 28/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 163,723); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 52 points (80/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X6s

Performance 9
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 55
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 70

What makes Honor X6s better?

  • Lighter: 194g vs 218g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 163723
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 185
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 521
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 52 points higher (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X6s Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G25 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 163723 3128552
Geekbench Single 185 3100
Geekbench Multi 521 9760
Display 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1600 3120x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging — 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 151
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 218 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Honor X6s

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Honor X6s

  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Honor X6s

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X6s and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X6s MediaTek Helio G25 ()
28/100
163723 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +94.8%
3128552 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Honor X6s by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X6s

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (92/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (88/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 52 points (80/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.