Honor X5b vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Honor X5b vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 5200mAh vs 6100mAh battery, $699 vs $1049. Full…
Honor
Honor X5b
$699
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
11categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor X5b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X5b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X5b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1049.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor X5b vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X5b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 530 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X5b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | — | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 150,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 890 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X5b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X5b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X5b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X5b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X5b | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,049 |
Honor X5b
Honor X5b delivers an essential smartphone experience on Android 14, boasting a 5200mAh battery, 90Hz eye-comfort display, side fingerprint sensor, and microSD card expansion.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G36
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
- Software
- 14, MagicOS 8.0
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh