Honor X5b vs Honor X6a

The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor X6a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6a leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X6a has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't.

The Honor X6a edges out the Honor X5b by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 55
Value for money
Honor X6a
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Honor X5b better?
  • Faster charging: 10W vs 5W

  • Overall rating 24/100
What makes Honor X6a better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 194g

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Honor X6a, the Honor X6a scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6a 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 X6a 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, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X5b: The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X6a: The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X5b 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 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 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
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Honor X6a
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor X5b
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Honor X6a
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Honor X6a
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X5b and Honor X6a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5b MediaTek Helio G36
24/100
195539 AnTuTu
Honor X6a MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
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 X6a 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, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Honor X6a?

The Honor X6a 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 X6a?

The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor X6a — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Honor X6a?

The Honor X6a leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Honor X6a?

The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use.