Honor X5 vs Honor X5d s: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor X5d s edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor X5
Honor X5d s
Honor X5d s wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHonor X53933
- Camerafrom specsHonor X5d s3483
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie4040
- Batteryfrom specsHonor X5d s67100
- Displayfrom specsHonor X5d s3149
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Honor X5d s has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Honor X5d s has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 8 MP
- Honor X5d s has a smoother screen90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Honor X5d s has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.5"
- Honor X5 is lighter193 g vs 214 g
- Honor X5d s has more RAM4 GB vs 2 GB
- Honor X5 has the faster chipHelio G25 vs Unisoc T610
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor X5d s wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
The Honor X5d s is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 8 MP). The Honor X5 is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (193 g vs 214 g).
Lighter: 193 g vs 214 g (21 g less)
Larger battery: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Common questions
Which is better: Honor X5 or Honor X5d s?
The Honor X5d s is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 8 MP). The Honor X5 is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (193 g vs 214 g). BeastScore: Honor X5 66.4/100, Honor X5d s 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor X5 and Honor X5d s?
Honor X5 has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Honor X5d s has a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.
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