Honor X6a vs Redmi A5

The Honor X6a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6a leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6a has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.

The Honor X6a edges out the Redmi A5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6a
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 62
Value for money
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Honor X6a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 196g

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • 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 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6a vs the Redmi A5, the Honor X6a scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6a leads (30/100 vs 10/100). 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 X6a is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6a notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X6a (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Honor X6a are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Honor X6a: The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X6a Redmi A5
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 195539 195539
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 5W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 196 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Honor X6a
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6a
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6a
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X6a and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X6a MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100
195539 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X6a
Price unknown
Redmi A5
$90
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X6a notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X6a (66/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Honor X6a are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the Redmi A5?

The Honor X6a edges out the Redmi A5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X6a and the Redmi A5?

The Honor X6a has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6a or the Redmi A5?

The Honor X6a leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Honor X6a over the Redmi A5?

The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.