Honor X6b vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Honor X6b vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 5400mAh…
Honor
X6b
$129
1categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
10categories won
3 categories tied · 14 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Honor X6b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X6b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3a) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
X6b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $129 vs $429.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
X6b vs Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X6b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 780 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X6b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 265,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X6b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X6b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X6b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 194 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
Software and support
| Specification | X6b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X6b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $129Winner | $429 |
Honor X6b
Honor X6b packs Swiss SGS 5-star drop resistance, 5200mAh battery with 35W fast charging, 90Hz sunlight display with Magic Capsule, and 50MP AI photography into a stylish entry package.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh