{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-500-smart-vs-honor-x6e/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:42:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor 500 Smart vs Honor X6e",
    "answer": "The Honor X6e is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Honor 500 Smart still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X6e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor 500 Smart",
            "slug": "honor-500-smart",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-500-smart/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-10_15_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-09T05:20:42+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48.9,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 65.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 75.6,
                "overall": 66.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 9, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.0 × 77.0 × 7.89 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD 90Hz refresh rate 16.7 million colors",
                    "Protection": "Aluminosilicate glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (MagicOS 10)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB RAM + 8GB RAM Turbo",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support (up to 1TB or more depending on market)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (f/1.8) Auxiliary depth sensor LED Flash AI Camera, Portrait, Pro Mode, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion, High-Res",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP Selfie Camera Face Unlock Support",
                    "Video recording": "1080p recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5260 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted) Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Gravity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Honor X6e",
            "slug": "honor-x6e",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x6e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-10_00_24-AM-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T05:30:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 30, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 x 75.9 x 8.29 mm",
                    "Weight": "207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.61 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1604 pixels (~266 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD 120Hz 1010 nits",
                    "Protection": "Aluminosilicate glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 MagicOS 10.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X (HONOR RAM Turbo up to 8GB equivalent)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP, f/2.2, Wide HDR Portrait Beauty Mode Face Recognition",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired HONOR SuperCharge, 7.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / microSD)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1 A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-x6e",
        "margin": 5.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 48.9,
                    "honor-x6e": 57
                },
                "leader": "honor-x6e"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 79,
                    "honor-x6e": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 65.1,
                    "honor-x6e": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-x6e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 87,
                    "honor-x6e": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 50,
                    "honor-x6e": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-500-smart"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 75.6,
                    "honor-x6e": 100
                },
                "leader": "honor-x6e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X6e costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Honor X6e packs a 2,240 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X6e charges 30W faster.",
        "Honor 500 Smart ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor 500 Smart or Honor X6e?",
            "answer": "Honor X6e comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Honor 500 Smart can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor 500 Smart and Honor X6e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor 500 Smart is listed at PKR 74,999 and Honor X6e at PKR 59,999. That makes Honor X6e cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor 500 Smart or Honor X6e?",
            "answer": "Honor X6e leads on battery. Honor 500 Smart carries a 5260 mAh cell and Honor X6e a 7500 mAh cell, with 15W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor 500 Smart or Honor X6e?",
            "answer": "Honor X6e is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor 500 Smart runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Honor X6e runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}