Overall Score
59.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#2974)59.5
Performance(#3332)62.5
Camera(#4359)42.4
Display(#2749)72.5
Battery(#2252)58.5
Build(#10941)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor X5b
Short Review
- The Honor X5b features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm and a weight of 194 grams, available in Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, and Midnight Black.
- Its 6.56-inch TFT LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, providing smooth visuals at 530 nits brightness.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring adequate performance for daily tasks.
- The camera system consists of a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- With a robust 5200 mAh battery, it supports 10W charging, providing extended usage without wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 14 with Magic OS 8, offering a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and a USB Type-C port, while it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but it retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Honor X5b combines solid specifications with a stylish design, catering to users seeking essential smartphone features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, October 22
Announced2024, October 22
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.56"
TypeTFT LCD, 90Hz, 530 nits (HBM)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)Auxiliary lens
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5200 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight194 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsOcean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 14, Magic OS 8
OS VersionAndroid 14, Magic OS 8
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes