The verdict
Your pick: Honor X6, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X6, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 97,899 | 100,890 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 185 | 185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 521 | 521 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, Blue, Black | Blue, Silver, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 83 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B26, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X5 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | VNA-LX2, VNA-LX3 | VNE-LX1, VNE-LX2, VNE-LX3 |
