Honor X5 Plus vs Pixel 7a: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor X5 Plus
Pixel 7a
Too close to call: 3 of 6 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedPixel 7a7080
- CameraPixel 7a8088
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryHonor X5 Plus8670
- DisplayHonor X5 Plus8474
- ConnectivityPixel 7a5590
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor X5 Plus8580
- Honor X5 Plus has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 4,385 mAh
- Pixel 7a charges faster18W vs 10W
- Honor X5 Plus has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Honor X5 Plus has the bigger screen6.56" vs 6.1"
- Honor X5 Plus is lighter188 g vs 193.5 g
- Pixel 7a has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1
- Pixel 7a has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
- Pixel 7a has the faster chipGoogle Tensor G2 vs Helio G36
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor X5 Plus and Pixel 7a are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Honor X5 Plus for its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,385 mAh) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz), or the Pixel 7a for its faster charging (18W vs 10W) and newer Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1).
Larger battery: 5,200 mAh vs 4,385 mAh · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
More RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Honor X5 Plus or Pixel 7a?
It's a close call. Pick the Honor X5 Plus for its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,385 mAh) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz), or the Pixel 7a for its faster charging (18W vs 10W) and newer Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1). BeastScore: Honor X5 Plus 79.3/100, Pixel 7a 78.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor X5 Plus and Pixel 7a?
Honor X5 Plus has a 6.56-inch display and 5200 mAh battery. Pixel 7a has a 6.1-inch display and 4385 mAh battery.
How do Honor X5 Plus and Pixel 7a compare for speed?
Honor X5 Plus scores 70/100 for performance; Pixel 7a scores 80/100.
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