Honor X5 vs Honor X8 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor X5
Honor X8 5G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Honor X8 5G
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Honor X5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Panel Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 270 | 270 |
| Screen-to-body | 82.3 | 83 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset Name | Helio G25 | Snapdragon 480 + 5G |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 8 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | Magic UI 4.2 |
| OS Version | 12 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Wide | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 5 |
Body
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164 | 163.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 193 | 194 |
| Width (mm) | 75.6 | 75.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, January 24 | 2022, July 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, February 14 | Available. Released 2022, August 15 |
Network
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes (VNE-N41 only) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor X5 | Honor X8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor X5 and Honor X8 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Honor X8 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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