Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 12 EF vs Honor X5b Plus
Comparison between Hotwav Note 12 EF and Honor X5b Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 12 EF, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 256,000
- against 127,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Honor X5b Plus, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 530 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 223 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 256,000 Best value | 127,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 229 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 842 |
| CPU Description | 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | 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 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | Blue, Purple, Black, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 173 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70 % | 83.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 530 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermometer Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, UMTS, HSPA, 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, 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 | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, 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 | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Note 12 EF | X5b Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | GFY-LX2P, GFY-LX2 |
