The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Vibe, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Honor X5c, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,260 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 310,725 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Cyan, Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.7 % Best value | 85.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,260 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | TFT LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Vibe | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (USD) | 150 $ | — |
