Honor X6b vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Honor X6b vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 6100mAh…
Honor
X6b
$129
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
14categories won
1 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor X6b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X6b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
X6b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $129 vs $1049.
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 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X6b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 780 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X6b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | — | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 265,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X6b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X6b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X6b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | X6b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X6b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $129Winner | $1,049 |
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
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh