Honor X5d vs Redmi 15a
The Honor X5d (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $100 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15a leads — 42/100 vs 31/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP; the Redmi 15a is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 358,608); the Honor X5d is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d
Redmi 15a
What makes Honor X5d better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5260 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5d vs the Redmi 15a, the Redmi 15a scores 11 points higher (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15a leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a leads (20/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Honor X5d — 50/100, Redmi 15a — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Honor X5d (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a and the Honor X5d are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5d | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5d
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 15a leads Honor X5d by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Honor X5d was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Honor X5d (47/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a and the Honor X5d are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5d or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a is noticeably better than the Honor X5d — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X5d and the Redmi 15a?
The Honor X5d has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5d or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a leads on performance (47/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5d over the Redmi 15a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi 15a (47/100 vs 30/100).