Honor X6a vs Redmi A5
The Honor X6a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor X6a has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6a
Redmi A5
What makes Honor X6a better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 781
- Faster charging: 15W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 11/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6a vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 leads (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6a leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X6a (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6a | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X6a
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6a
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor X6a (32/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Honor X6a by just 7 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 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6a or the Redmi A5?
The Honor X6a leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6a or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on performance (32/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6a over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi A5 (32/100 vs 11/100).