Honor X5 Plus vs Honor X6s
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X5 Plus leads — 24/100 vs 16/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5 Plus has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X5 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.
Honor X5 Plus
Honor X6s
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Honor X6s, the Honor X5 Plus scores 8 points higher (24/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X5 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X5 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X5 Plus edges out the Honor X6s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Honor X6s?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus over the Honor X6s?
The Honor X5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.