Honor 5A vs Honor 6
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor 5A
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Honor 6
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Honor 6
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Honor 6
Lighter body
Honor 6
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 445 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.9 | 69.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Mali-T624MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6735P | Kirin 920 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 3.1 | EMUI 3.1 |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2200 | 3100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 144.2 | 139.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 140 | 130 |
| Width (mm) | 72.5 | 69.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, June. Released 2016, June | 2014, June. Released 2014, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - H60-L02, H60-L12 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 - H60-L02, H60-L12, H60-L04 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 3, 41 - H60-L02, H60-L12 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/operator dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor 5A | Honor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor 5A and Honor 6 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Honor 6 packs a 3100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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