Honor WIN RT2 vs Honor X5c
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 358,608); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't; the Honor X5c is noticeably lighter (186g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Honor X5c
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X5c better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 238g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Honor X5c, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X5c (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Honor X5c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5260 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Honor X5c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Honor X5c by 1026.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (97/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X5c (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X5c?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Honor X5c?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Honor X5c — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X5c?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X5c?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Honor X5c?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.