Honor X5 Plus vs Redmi A5
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X5 Plus leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5 Plus has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Honor X5 Plus
Redmi A5
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Redmi A5, the Honor X5 Plus scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X5 Plus leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Honor X5 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $90 |
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor X5 Plus and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Honor X5 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Honor X5 Plus edges out the Redmi A5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Redmi A5?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Honor X5 Plus leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus over the Redmi A5?
The Honor X5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.