HONOR X 6c vs TCL 60R 5G

Our Verdict: Set beside TCL 60R 5G, HONOR X 6c has more of the key numbers in its favour: HONOR X 6c has the sharper display at 266 PPI versus 262; battery capacity is higher on HONOR X 6c, 5,300 mAh against 5,200 mAh; HONOR X 6c reaches the higher storage ceiling, 256GB versus 128GB. The argument for TCL 60R 5G is more focused: TCL 60R 5G gives you the larger screen at 6.7" versus 6.61"; selfie resolution is stronger on TCL 60R 5G, 8MP against 5MP. For most buyers, HONOR X 6c is the one to start with; TCL 60R 5G needs a personal preference to swing it back.

The 60R 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £240 over a typical contract, £17 less than the X 6c.

Screen

6.61" 6.7"

Display

TFT LCD IPS LCD, 120Hz

Resolution

720 x 1604 720 x 1600

Pixels Per Inch

266 262

Rear Camera

50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels

Front Camera

5 Megapixels 8 Megapixels

Chipset

Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300

Battery

5,300 mAh 5,200 mAh

Storage

256GB 128GB

Android 15 Android 15

SIM Type

Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM

Connectivity

Up to 4G Up to 5G

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth

5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE

Dimensions

164 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm 165.6 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm

Weight

199 grams 190 grams

Water Resistance

IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP54, dust and splash resistant

Contracts

£8.99/mo (£19.00 upfront) £8.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)

SIM-free

£89.00 -

Prices updated 21 July 2026

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	HONOR X 6c	TCL 60R 5G
Screen	6.61"	6.7"
Display	TFT LCD	IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution	720 x 1604	720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch	266	262
Rear Camera	50 Megapixels	50 Megapixels
Front Camera	5 Megapixels	8 Megapixels
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Battery	5,300 mAh	5,200 mAh
Storage	256GB	128GB
OS	Android 15	Android 15
SIM Type	Nano SIM	nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity	Up to 4G	Up to 5G
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.1 with A2DP, LE	5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions	164 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm	165.6 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm
Weight	199 grams	190 grams
Water Resistance	IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)	IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts	£8.99/mo £19.00 upfront	£8.79/mo £29.00 upfront
SIM-free	£89.00	-
Prices updated 21 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR X 6c or TCL 60R 5G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the TCL 60R 5G is cheaper on contract at £239.96 over the life of the deal from £8.79 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR X 6c or TCL 60R 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.6", both screens are similarly sharp at around 266 pixels per inch, and the HONOR X 6c uses a TFT LCD panel while the TCL 60R 5G has a IPS LCD, 120Hz.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR X 6c or TCL 60R 5G?

The HONOR X 6c features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the TCL 60R 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the HONOR X 6c and TCL 60R 5G?

The HONOR X 6c is available in 256GB, while the TCL 60R 5G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR X 6c and TCL 60R 5G use?

The HONOR X 6c is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm), while the TCL 60R 5G uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR X 6c or TCL 60R 5G?

It's a trade-off: the TCL 60R 5G is lighter but the HONOR X 6c is more compact. It's 9g lighter at 190 grams, though the HONOR X 6c is actually the more compact phone at 164 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR X 6c or TCL 60R 5G?

The HONOR X 6c is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the TCL 60R 5G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the HONOR X 6c and TCL 60R 5G run?

Both phones run Android 15.