Honor X5b vs Honor X5b Plus
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X5b Plus leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Honor X5b Plus
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Honor X5b Plus better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Honor X5b Plus, the Honor X5b Plus scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X5b Plus leads (30/100 vs 10/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | Honor X5b Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| 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 | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 530 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X5b Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X5b Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X5b Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and Honor X5b Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Honor X5b Plus?
The Honor X5b Plus edges out the Honor X5b by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Honor X5b Plus?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor X5b Plus — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Honor X5b Plus?
The Honor X5b Plus leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Honor X5b Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X5b Plus (30/100 vs 10/100).