Honor X5b Plus vs Redmi A5
The Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b Plus
Redmi A5
What makes Honor X5b Plus better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 781
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 11/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b Plus vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 leads (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X5b Plus leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X5b Plus is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b Plus | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (32/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X5b Plus is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Honor X5b Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b Plus and the Redmi A5?
The Honor X5b Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Honor X5b Plus leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on performance (32/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b Plus over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi A5 (32/100 vs 11/100).