Honor X5b vs Redmi A5
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 25/100 vs 24/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5b has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Redmi A5
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 1 points higher (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Honor X5b by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Redmi A5?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi A5 (66/100 vs 48/100).