Honor X6
#4511
Honor X8 5G
#4036Category Breakdown
Honor X6
Honor X8 5G
Performance
69.582.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
31.231.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
64.581.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.036.7
Summary
- The Honor X6 and Honor X8 5G share similar build dimensions and weight, both featuring a 6.5-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the X8 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Mediatek Helio G25 in the X6.
- The X6 has a 50 MP rear camera, while the X8 5G features a 48 MP setup, with the latter offering an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the X6's 5 MP.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the X8 5G supports faster 22.5W charging versus the X6's 10W.
- Software-wise, the X6 runs Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1, while the X8 5G operates on Android 11 with Magic UI 4.2, indicating a more updated software experience on the X6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor X6
Honor X8 5G
General
Release Date
2022, September 21
2022, July 25
Announced
2022, September 21
2022, July 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
TFT LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.7 x 75.1 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
163.7 x 75.1 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Weight
194 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ocean Blue, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black
Midnight Black, Ocean Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Android 11, Magic UI 4.2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass