Honor X6s vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 16/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 194g).
Honor X6s
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 194g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 38 points higher (54/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X6s | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 162 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (97/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 38 points (54/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.