Honor X5 (2023) vs Honor X6
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6 leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Honor X6
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Honor X6, the Honor X6 scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X5 (2023) is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Honor X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Honor X6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 (2023)
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X5 (2023) is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Honor X6?
The Honor X6 edges out the Honor X5 (2023) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Honor X6?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Honor X6 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Honor X6?
The Honor X6 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) over the Honor X6?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X6 (30/100 vs 10/100).