Side-by-side technical data
Honor X6b Plus vs Honor X5b
Comparison between Honor X6b Plus and Honor X5b: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X6b Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 222,000
- against 127,000
- Fast Charge Power
- 35 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 8.7 mm
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Honor X5b, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 530 nits
- against 500 nits
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 222,000 Best value | 127,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 229 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 842 |
| CPU Description | 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz plus 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green, Cyan | Blue, Purple, Black, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 83.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 35 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 530 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, TFT LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X6b Plus | X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
