Honor X5b vs Honor X6s
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X5b leads — 17/100 vs 16/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5b has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor X5b
Honor X6s
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Honor X6s, the Honor X5b scores 1 points higher (17/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X5b significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor X5b (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X5b | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X5b significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor X5b (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X5b edges out the Honor X6s by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Honor X6s?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Honor X6s?
The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.