Honor X6 vs Samsung Galaxy A34: A Detailed Comparison

Looking for a budget-friendly smartphone? The Honor X6 and Samsung Galaxy A34 are popular contenders. But which one offers the best value for your money? This comprehensive comparison dives deep into their features, performance, and overall experience to help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the clear winner. While the Honor X6 is a budget option, the A34 boasts a significantly more powerful chipset, a brighter display, faster charging, and a superior camera system, justifying its slightly higher price.

PHONES
Phone Names	Honor X6	Samsung Galaxy A34

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands	-	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Launch
Announced	2022, September 21	2023, March 14
Status	Available. Released 2022, September 21	Available. Released 2023, March 24

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	163.7 x 75.1 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)	161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm (6.35 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	194 g (6.84 oz)	199 g (7.02 oz)
	-	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
Size	6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G68 MC4
OS	Android 12, Magic UI 6.1	Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro)
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps

Selfie camera
Single	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
35mm jack	Yes	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes (VNE-LX1 only)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	Unspecified	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	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

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
	-	Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Charging	10W wired	25W wired
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Ocean Blue, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black	Lime, Graphite, Violet, Silver
Models	VNE-LX1, VNE-LX2, VNE-LX3	SM-A346E, SM-A346B, SM-A346B/DS, SM-A346B/DSN, SM-A346E/DS, SM-A346E/DSN, SM-A346M, SM-A346M/N, SM-A346M/DSN, SM-A3460
Price	About 100 EUR	€ 169.99 / $ 175.00 / £ 164.99 / ₹ 23,999
SAR EU	-	0.55 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 133h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-26.1 LUFS (Good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) GeekBench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Honor X6

Large display
Affordable price
Decent battery life

Weak processor
Slow charging
Basic camera
Lower display quality

Samsung Galaxy A34

Powerful processor
Bright and vibrant display
Excellent camera
Fast charging
Good battery life

Slightly higher price
Design may not appeal to everyone

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy A34's display is a standout feature. Its 1009 nits max brightness and infinite contrast ratio provide a vibrant and easily viewable screen even in direct sunlight. The Honor X6's display is adequate but lacks the same level of brightness and color accuracy. The A34's Super AMOLED technology also offers richer colors and deeper blacks.

Camera Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy A34's camera system is considerably better. While both offer photo and video capabilities, the A34 captures more detailed images with better dynamic range and low-light performance. The A34 likely includes features like optical image stabilization (OIS) which the X6 probably lacks. The A34's video recording capabilities are also superior.

Performance

The Galaxy A34's Mediatek Dimensity 1080 chipset is a significant upgrade over the Honor X6's Helio G25. This translates to noticeably faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance. The A34 handles demanding tasks with ease, while the X6 can feel sluggish at times.

Battery Life

Both phones offer excellent battery life with an endurance rating of 133h. However, the Galaxy A34's 25W charging is significantly faster than the Honor X6's 10W charging, allowing for quicker top-ups.

Buying Guide

The Honor X6 is ideal for users on a very tight budget who prioritize basic functionality and a large screen. The Samsung Galaxy A34 is perfect for those seeking a well-rounded smartphone experience with good performance, a vibrant display, and a capable camera, without breaking the bank.