Honor X5b Plus vs Honor X6a
The Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor X6a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. Both devices score the same overall rating of 29/100. Key differences: the Honor X6a has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b Plus doesn't.
Honor X5b Plus
Honor X6a
- Faster charging: 10W vs 5W
- Overall rating 29/100
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
The Honor X5b Plus and the Honor X6a received the same MobileRank rating — 29/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X5b Plus | Honor X6a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X5b Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6a
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X5b Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6a
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X5b Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6a
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X5b Plus and Honor X6a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X5b Plus or the Honor X6a?
Both devices scored 29/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor X6a.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b Plus and the Honor X6a?
The Honor X5b Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Honor X6a — 29/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5b Plus over the Honor X6a?
The Honor X5b Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use.