Honor X9a vs Realme Q5

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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Honor · 2023

Honor X9a

82/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

Realme · 2022

Realme Q5

82/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Honor X9a BETTER THAN Realme Q5?

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Honor X9aWinner 🏆

Realme Q5

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Honor X9a	Realme Q5	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,000 mAh	+5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	40W	60W	60W Max
Main Camera Sensor	63.7 MP	50.1 MP	63.7 MP
Screen Display Size	6.67"	6.6"	6.67"
Chassis Weight	172g	195g	172g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor X9a:

✓23g lighter chassis (172g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+100 mAh more capacity)
✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Realme Q5:

✓50.1MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor X9a	Realme Q5
1. Display & Screen🏆 Honor X9a Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	IPS TFT LCD
Screen Size	6.67"	6.6"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (395 ppi)	1080x2412 (401 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor X9a Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Honor X9a Wins Camera
Primary Camera	63.7 MP	50.1 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	15.9 MP	15.9 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor X9a Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm	164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight	172 g	195 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor X9a Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	40W wired fast charging	60W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor X9a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor X9a ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor X9a:

Higher resolution main sensor: 63.7 MP vs max 50.1 MP · Lighter body: 172g (23g lighter in hand)

When to buy Realme Q5:

Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 40W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor X9a vs Realme Q5

Which phone is better: Honor X9a or Realme Q5?

Honor X9a leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.2/100 compared to Realme Q5 (82.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher resolution main sensor: 63.7 MP vs max 50.1 MP and Lighter body: 172g (23g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor X9a and Realme Q5?

Honor X9a is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 5100 mAh battery, while Realme Q5 features a 6.6-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor X9a and Realme Q5?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor X9a scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Realme Q5 scores 84/100.