Honor X6a The Honor X6a is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,200 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2023).
2023 · Lower-mid-range · Android 13 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.56" · 163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Chipset Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
RAM 4GB | 6GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 50 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,200 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
269 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,200 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
22.5W wired, 31% in 20 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
188g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Colors
Cyan Lake, Midnight Black
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Honor X6a support 5G?› No, the Honor X6a does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Honor X6a have NFC?› Yes, the Honor X6a has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Honor X6a support wireless charging?› No, the Honor X6a charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Honor X6a support fast charging?› Yes, up to 5W (22.5W wired, 31% in 20 min).
Does the Honor X6a have expandable storage?› Yes, the Honor X6a supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Honor X6a support dual SIM?› The Honor X6a SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Honor X6a have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Honor X6a has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Honor X6a have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Honor X6a ship with?› The Honor X6a ships with Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8.
What type of USB port does the Honor X6a use?› The Honor X6a uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Does the Honor X6a support Wi-Fi 7?› The Honor X6a supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Honor X6a support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Honor X6a has 5.1, A2DP, LE.
