Honor X5b vs TCL K70
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 24/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 193,858); the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
TCL K70
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 781
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 19 points higher (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 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 TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $149 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads Honor X5b by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (44/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 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 TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 is noticeably better than the Honor X5b — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the TCL K70?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 11/100).