Honor X5b vs Poco F7

The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 24/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 195,539); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't; the Honor X5b is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 42 points (66/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 55
Value for money
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
What makes Honor X5b better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 215g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 42 points higher (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (81/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Honor X5b: The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X5b Poco F7
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 195539 2205289
Geekbench Single 189 2070
Geekbench Multi 781 6694
Display 6.6" TFT LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2712x1220
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 530 nits 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 215 g
Launch price $399
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X5b
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X5b and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5b MediaTek Helio G36
24/100
195539 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100 +91.1%
2205289 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Honor X5b by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b
Price unknown
Poco F7
$399
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (81/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (83/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (68/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Poco F7?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 42 points (66/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Poco F7?

The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Poco F7?

The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the Poco F7?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Poco F7?

The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.