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 — 74/100 vs 28/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 163,723); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor X6s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 521
- Lighter: 162g vs 194g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 46 points higher (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6s | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6s and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor X6s by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (89/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (89/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 46 points (74/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.