Honor X5b vs Honor X80i
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor X5b
Honor X80i
- Overall rating 17/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor X5b (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X5b | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor X5b (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 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 X80i?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Honor X5b — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Honor X80i?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Honor X80i?
The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.