Honor X5b
#3263
Honor X5c
#2834Category Breakdown
Honor X5b
Honor X5c
Performance
68.179.3
Camera
59.882.9
Display
70.869.2
Battery
88.791.8
Build
80.859.9
Overall
73.676.6
Summary
- The Honor X5b features a 6.56-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Honor X5c has a slightly larger 6.74-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the X5b is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, whereas the X5c utilizes the more advanced Helio G81, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the X5b includes a 13 MP rear camera, while the X5c boasts a significantly higher 50 MP rear camera, enhancing photo quality.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the X5b at 5200 mAh and the X5c at 5260 mAh; however, the X5c supports faster charging at 15W compared to the 10W of the X5b.
- Both phones run on Android, with the X5b featuring Android 14 and Magic OS 8, while the X5c comes with Android 15 and MagicOS 9, indicating a more updated software experience on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor X5b
Honor X5c
General
Release Date
2024, October 22
2025, October 05
Announced
2024, October 22
2025, October 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.74"
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz, 530 nits (HBM)
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)Auxiliary lens
· 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF - LATAM only· 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) - MEA, SEA, AF, EurasiaAuxiliary lens
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
5260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5200 mAh
Li-Po 5260 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
167 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.57 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
194 g
186 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
Ocean Cyan, Midnight Black, Tidal Blue, Meteor Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, Magic OS 8
Android 15, MagicOS 9
OS Version
Android 14, Magic OS 8
Android 15, MagicOS 9
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes