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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Honor X6a
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | Honor X6a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6a
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6a
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and Honor X6a, 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 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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X6a (30/100 vs 10/100).