The verdict
Your pick: Honor 7i, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 7i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.2 mm
Honor 5X, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers
- against LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.7 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | White, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 71.2 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 141.6 mm | 151.3 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 158 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.9 % Best value | 72.2 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
Display
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
Sensors
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 7i | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ATH-AL00, ATH-CL00, ATH-TL00, ATH-TL00H, ATH-UL00, ATH-UL01 | KII-L21, KII-L22, KII-L23, KIW-AL10, KIW-CL00, KIW-TL00, KIW-TL00H, KIW-UL00, KIW-L21, KIW-L22, KIW-L24, KII-L05 |
