Honor X5b Plus vs Redmi K100

The Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 193,858); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b Plus doesn't; the Honor X5b Plus is noticeably lighter (194g vs 234g).

The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X5b Plus

Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 55
Value for money —

Redmi K100

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 25
Value for money —

What makes Honor X5b Plus better?

  • Lighter: 194g vs 234g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 25/100)

What makes Redmi K100 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5b Plus vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (55/100 vs 25/100).

Redmi K100: The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X5b Plus Redmi K100
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 193858 3298726
Geekbench Single 189 3013
Geekbench Multi 781 9287
Display 6.6" TFT LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 10000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 530 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm —
Weight 194 g 234 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Honor X5b Plus

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Redmi K100

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Honor X5b Plus

  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Redmi K100

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor X5b Plus

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Redmi K100

  • 10000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X5b Plus and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5b Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
193858 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +94.1%
3298726 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 leads Honor X5b Plus by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (80/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (55/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X5b Plus or the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X5b Plus and the Redmi K100?

The Honor X5b Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b Plus or the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b Plus or the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5b Plus over the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.