Honor X6s vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6s leads — 28/100 vs 21/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is faster in AnTuTu (234,339 vs 163,723); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Honor X6s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 234339 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 300 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 836 vs 521
- Lighter: 172g vs 194g
- Higher performance (16/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Honor X6s scores 7 points higher (28/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (16/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6s | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6s and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 leads Honor X6s by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (16/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor X6s edges out the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 leads on performance (16/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor X6s (52/100 vs 12/100).