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Honor X40 vs Realme Q5

What X40 does better (6) and where Q5 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Honor X40
Honor · 2022X40
7.2Score
6 advantages≈ $230
Higher score
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Realme Q5
Realme · 2022Q5
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $220
7.5Display6.1
4.6Camera5.5
7.5Battery6.9
5.0Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

X40Q5
73.9 × 161.67.975.6 × 164.38.5
X40Q5Difference
Height161.6 mm164.3 mm−2.7 mm
Width73.9 mm75.6 mm−1.7 mm
Thickness7.9 mm8.5 mm−0.6 mm
Weight172 g195 g−23 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is X40 better than Q5?

  1. RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
  2. OLED panelYes · Q5: No
  3. Peak brightness800 nits vs 600 nits+33%
  4. Weight172 g vs 195 g+13%
  5. Thickness7.9 mm vs 8.5 mm+8%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio89.9% vs 84.4%+7%

Why is Q5 better than X40?

  1. Wired charging40 W vs 65 W+62%
  2. Memory card slotNo · X40: Yes
  3. Selfie camera8 MP vs 16 MP2×
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · X40: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Honor X40Honor X40≈ $2307.2
Realme Q5Realme Q5≈ $2206.7
Design
Weight172 g195 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.5 mm
Height161.6 mm164.3 mm
Width73.9 mm75.6 mm
ColoursBlack, Green, SilverBlack, Silver, Yellow
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
PanelAMOLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,412 px
Pixel density395 ppi400 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits600 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.9%84.4%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5GQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 619
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/1.56"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,100 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging40 W65 W
Charged in 30 min—62%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagic UI 6.1realme UI 3.0
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