Honor X5b Plus vs Redmi A3

The Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X5b Plus leads — 29/100 vs 21/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5b Plus has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi A3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b Plus doesn't.

The Honor X5b Plus edges out the Redmi A3 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b Plus
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 55
Value for money
Redmi A3
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Honor X5b Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi A3 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 194g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5b Plus vs the Redmi A3, the Honor X5b Plus scores 8 points higher (29/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X5b Plus leads (30/100 vs 0/100). 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, the Honor X5b Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X5b Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X5b Plus: The Honor X5b Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A3: The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X5b Plus Redmi A3
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 195539 195539
Geekbench Single 189 189
Geekbench Multi 781 781
Display 6.6" TFT LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1650
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 10W
DXOMark (camera) 45
Main camera 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 14, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 530 nits 500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 194 g 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Honor X5b Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Redmi A3
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor X5b Plus
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi A3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Honor X5b Plus
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi A3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X5b Plus and Redmi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5b Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi A3 MediaTek Helio G36
21/100
195539 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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, the Honor X5b Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X5b Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b Plus or the Redmi A3?

The Honor X5b Plus edges out the Redmi A3 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X5b Plus and the Redmi A3?

The Honor X5b Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi A3 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b Plus or the Redmi A3?

The Honor X5b Plus leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5b Plus over the Redmi A3?

The Honor X5b Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.