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Honor 5AProcessor: Kirin 650, Mediatek MT6735, Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, Qualcomm Adreno 405
Display: 5.00 inch, 5.20 inch, 5.50 inch
Weight: 0.14kg, 0.156kg, 0.158kg
Price: 199, 229 euro
Average Score: 77.94% - good
Average of 134 scores (from 213 reviews)
price: 85%, performance: 76%, features: 76%, display: 81%, mobility: 80%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 89%

 

Honor 5X

The Honor 5x is a smartphone designed for the mid-range market. Its brush metal finish looks elegant. The smartphone comes with a 5.5 inch 1080p touchscreen and even has a fingerprint unlock feature, which are increasingly common in current generation smartphones. The Android Lolipop v5.1.1 system features a 1.2 GHz quad core SoC with Adreno 405 GPU. The internal storage is a mere 16 GB. However, the storage capacity is expandable up to 128 GB via the microSD slot. The 3000 mAh battery can last about 30 hours of call time and 10 hours of internet browsing. The Honor 5x comes in a choice of three colors; silver, gold, and gray. The 13 MP rear camera shoots great stills and videos, while the 5 MP front shooter takes excellent wide angle shots. As this phone supports dual sim, users can pick which SIM would be used for data and calls. As an added feature, the noise cancellation mic gives phone calls a louder feel. As a final note, the Honor 5x is an excellent smartphone for the given price range. It is an amazing choice for a teenager's first phone or an adult's second phone

Specifications

Honor 5XNotebook: Honor 5X
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 405
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.158kg
Price: 229 euro
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Average Score: 76.74% - good

Average of 78 scores (from 106 reviews)

 

Reviews

83.5% Honor 5X Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Direct metal. Huawei's direct marketing brand Honor is always good for a bargain. We have the Honor 5X with a metal body and high-quality cameras in our lab this time. Let us see whether the smartphone's details are also convincing.
70% Review: Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
The camera is surprisingly good, too, much better than the average budget phone. In good lighting, the 13-megapixel sensor with its f/2.0-aperture 28 mm wide angle lens is easily as good as many mid-to-high end smartphones like Moto X, OnePlus 3, and the “other” 5X: the Google Nexus 5X. In indoor or low light conditions, the phone produces mostly decent shots that are occasionally disappointing.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Review: Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
The camera is surprisingly good, too, much better than the average budget phone. In good lighting, the 13-megapixel sensor with its f/2.0-aperture 28 mm wide angle lens is easily as good as many mid-to-high end smartphones like Moto X, OnePlus 3, and the “other” 5X: the Google Nexus 5X. In indoor or low light conditions, the phone produces mostly decent shots that are occasionally disappointing.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Unboxing & Review: Honor 5X
Source: Tech Critter English Archive.org version
Battery life is great, at 14 hours of total run time since unplug, I manage to squeeze a total of 4.5 hours of screen on time out of the 3000mAh battery from the 5X. That is achieved without any app optimization.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2016
Unboxing & Review: Honor 5X
Source: Tech Critter English Archive.org version
Battery life is great, at 14 hours of total run time since unplug, I manage to squeeze a total of 4.5 hours of screen on time out of the 3000mAh battery from the 5X. That is achieved without any app optimization.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2016
80% Honor 5X review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is a cheaper version of the Huaiwe Mate 8. It may not have the same premium feel or strong camera, but the 5X does have a number of the same key features and a much lower price tag. For a sub £200 (sub US$200) phone, it's quite amazing what Honor has managed to achieve and if you're looking for something that will compete with the high-end flagships, but not cost anywhere near as much, the 5X is a great choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Honor 5X review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is a cheaper version of the Huaiwe Mate 8. It may not have the same premium feel or strong camera, but the 5X does have a number of the same key features and a much lower price tag. For a sub £200 (sub US$200) phone, it's quite amazing what Honor has managed to achieve and if you're looking for something that will compete with the high-end flagships, but not cost anywhere near as much, the 5X is a great choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% A Honor Handset
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
Huawei has added to its range of e-brand smartphones with the release of the Honor 5X handset. Described at the launch as being the most affordable premium smartphone of 2016 (admittedly at the time we were just 35 days into the year), the Honor 5X is aimed at the young, stylish and adventurous type of customers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 80%
90% A Honor Handset
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
Huawei has added to its range of e-brand smartphones with the release of the Honor 5X handset. Described at the launch as being the most affordable premium smartphone of 2016 (admittedly at the time we were just 35 days into the year), the Honor 5X is aimed at the young, stylish and adventurous type of customers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 80%
70% A smartphone worth considering for the budget buyer
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is not meant for those who are looking at a clean OS, for them the Moto G Turbo is the best option at Rs 12,499. The LeEco Le 1s at Rs 10,999 is another competitor but we had faced call quality issues with that phone, which is non-existent in the Honor 5X. We have to yet review the Lenovo K4 Note which is also Rs 1,000 less. So wait for that review if you want to know which one offers a better value proposition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 75% features: 75% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 75%
70% A smartphone worth considering for the budget buyer
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is not meant for those who are looking at a clean OS, for them the Moto G Turbo is the best option at Rs 12,499. The LeEco Le 1s at Rs 10,999 is another competitor but we had faced call quality issues with that phone, which is non-existent in the Honor 5X. We have to yet review the Lenovo K4 Note which is also Rs 1,000 less. So wait for that review if you want to know which one offers a better value proposition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 75% features: 75% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 75%
80% Budget smartphone has metal design, fingerprint scanner and 13Mp camera for under £200
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is another great value phone from Huawei's sub-brand. It offers excellent design and build with some solid specs too. It is missing some elements such as NFC and 11ac Wi-Fi so you might be better off spending a little more on the Honor 7, especially now it's dropped to £209 (on offer). Software is once again not a strong point with EMUI still not convincing us as a top Android skin so take a look at some cheaper devices like the Moto G, too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Budget smartphone has metal design, fingerprint scanner and 13Mp camera for under £200
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is another great value phone from Huawei's sub-brand. It offers excellent design and build with some solid specs too. It is missing some elements such as NFC and 11ac Wi-Fi so you might be better off spending a little more on the Honor 7, especially now it's dropped to £209 (on offer). Software is once again not a strong point with EMUI still not convincing us as a top Android skin so take a look at some cheaper devices like the Moto G, too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
50% Honor 5x: Good, Not Great
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
Pros: Fingerprint sensor, Nice metallic accents, Nice to hold despite being large, Pretty good display, Neatly ordered notification panel Cons: Poor call sound quality, Could look better--carelessly made back panel, Sluggish at times, low benchmark scores, Unexciting camera,Competitors have moved on from 2GB RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 50%
50% Honor 5x: Good, Not Great
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
Pros: Fingerprint sensor, Nice metallic accents, Nice to hold despite being large, Pretty good display, Neatly ordered notification panel Cons: Poor call sound quality, Could look better--carelessly made back panel, Sluggish at times, low benchmark scores, Unexciting camera,Competitors have moved on from 2GB RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 50%
90% Honor 5X – Review
Source: Cool Smartphone English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is undoubtedly great value for money: you get a lot of bang for your pound. Honor have made a revolutionary step forward with the 5X compared to its predecessor, the 4X. The full metal body, excellent screen and good battery life are all things you would expect from competing flagships. I would say the only weak point of the device is the overall camera performance, but it is still on a par with competitors in the same price range.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% display: 99% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Swishy fingerprint tech for the mid-range
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
Huawei's Honor 5X doesn't change the winning formula much, and until the Xiaomi Mi5 arrives in Western markets (offering, we are told, 2016 flagship specs at for around £30 more), the 5X offers the best value for the 'Droid buyer. Your main problem will be getting one: Huawei is still struggling to meet demand, and it's often labelled "sold out" on the company's own VMall online store. Amazon stocks ropey Chinese imports (particularly, "Play" editions with 3GB) that won't have support or European customisations, so caveat emptor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/01/2016
90% Honor 5X – Review
Source: Cool Smartphone English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is undoubtedly great value for money: you get a lot of bang for your pound. Honor have made a revolutionary step forward with the 5X compared to its predecessor, the 4X. The full metal body, excellent screen and good battery life are all things you would expect from competing flagships. I would say the only weak point of the device is the overall camera performance, but it is still on a par with competitors in the same price range.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% display: 99% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Swishy fingerprint tech for the mid-range
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
Huawei's Honor 5X doesn't change the winning formula much, and until the Xiaomi Mi5 arrives in Western markets (offering, we are told, 2016 flagship specs at for around £30 more), the 5X offers the best value for the 'Droid buyer. Your main problem will be getting one: Huawei is still struggling to meet demand, and it's often labelled "sold out" on the company's own VMall online store. Amazon stocks ropey Chinese imports (particularly, "Play" editions with 3GB) that won't have support or European customisations, so caveat emptor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/01/2016
70% Worth considering for the budget buyer
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is not meant for those who are looking at a clean OS, for them the Moto G Turbo is the best option at Rs 12,499. The LeEco Le 1s at Rs 10,999 is another competitor but we had faced call quality issues with that phone, which is non-existent in the Honor 5X. We have to yet review the Lenovo K4 Note which is also Rs 1,000 less. So wait for that review if you want to know which one offers a better value proposition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 75% features: 75% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 75%
70% Worth considering for the budget buyer
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is not meant for those who are looking at a clean OS, for them the Moto G Turbo is the best option at Rs 12,499. The LeEco Le 1s at Rs 10,999 is another competitor but we had faced call quality issues with that phone, which is non-existent in the Honor 5X. We have to yet review the Lenovo K4 Note which is also Rs 1,000 less. So wait for that review if you want to know which one offers a better value proposition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 75% features: 75% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 75%
70% Affordable and fashionable
Source: Pocketnow English Archive.org version
The competition at this price point is heating up. We’ve compared the Honor 5X to the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3, we recently we reviewed the Oppo F1, and a Moto G is always a safe bet at this tier. Still there’s a charm here. To answer the question posed at the top of this review, this phone does raise the bar on the build quality we should expect from manufacturers. Huawei is bringing something unique to the budget crowd. For the savvier folks in our audience, a few software tweaks can really polish up the experience. However the Honor wouldn’t be our first pick for general smartphone shoppers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% features: 80%
70% Affordable and fashionable
Source: Pocketnow English Archive.org version
The competition at this price point is heating up. We’ve compared the Honor 5X to the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3, we recently we reviewed the Oppo F1, and a Moto G is always a safe bet at this tier. Still there’s a charm here. To answer the question posed at the top of this review, this phone does raise the bar on the build quality we should expect from manufacturers. Huawei is bringing something unique to the budget crowd. For the savvier folks in our audience, a few software tweaks can really polish up the experience. However the Honor wouldn’t be our first pick for general smartphone shoppers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% features: 80%
68% Huawei Honor 5X Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is a smartphone that loses against the uber-tough competition in the market. The device would have been appreciable last year, but with devices like the LeEco Le 1s and Lenovo Vibe K4 Note doing the rounds, it's tough to recommend this one.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 68%
68% Huawei Honor 5X Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is a smartphone that loses against the uber-tough competition in the market. The device would have been appreciable last year, but with devices like the LeEco Le 1s and Lenovo Vibe K4 Note doing the rounds, it's tough to recommend this one.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 68%
60% Top value, but can it dethrone the Moto G?
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Overall, the Honor 5X is a decent budget smartphone that, aside from its irritating Android skin, offers a tempting alternative to the market leaders at this price. It isn't the most exciting phone you'll come across this year, but its low price, large screen size and, in particular, that fingerprint reader, means it sits in a class of its own at this price. If Honor can follow this up with decent battery life, it’ll have yet another solid Android offering on its hands.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Honor 5X
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X has a lot of compromises, but none that are out of place in a phone that only costs £158 ex VAT – a remarkably low price. It will be available tied to Three as well as SIM-free on Amazon and Honor's own online store. It’s a good value smartphone and, if you install another Android launcher such as Nova Launcher, you can get round most of the annoying interface problems.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Huawei Honor 5X review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X could be the best phone you could get for $200. At least in the US, as there aren't as many offerings in the mid-range 5.5-inch space. We like how Honor is pushing itself into the US market which is quite difficult to do especially in the mobile industry. From here we'd like to see both Honor and Huawei make a larger presence in the US to compete with the big guys in the US like Samsung, Apple, and LG.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/16/2016
60% Top value, but can it dethrone the Moto G?
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Overall, the Honor 5X is a decent budget smartphone that, aside from its irritating Android skin, offers a tempting alternative to the market leaders at this price. It isn't the most exciting phone you'll come across this year, but its low price, large screen size and, in particular, that fingerprint reader, means it sits in a class of its own at this price. If Honor can follow this up with decent battery life, it’ll have yet another solid Android offering on its hands.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Honor 5X
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X has a lot of compromises, but none that are out of place in a phone that only costs £158 ex VAT – a remarkably low price. It will be available tied to Three as well as SIM-free on Amazon and Honor's own online store. It’s a good value smartphone and, if you install another Android launcher such as Nova Launcher, you can get round most of the annoying interface problems.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Huawei Honor 5X review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X could be the best phone you could get for $200. At least in the US, as there aren't as many offerings in the mid-range 5.5-inch space. We like how Honor is pushing itself into the US market which is quite difficult to do especially in the mobile industry. From here we'd like to see both Honor and Huawei make a larger presence in the US to compete with the big guys in the US like Samsung, Apple, and LG.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/16/2016
70% Honor 5X review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
But it’s once again let down by Huawei's EMUI software. By once again bundling the Honor 5X with Huawei’s skin, Honor has significantly damaged the 5X’s overall appeal. The skin makes the phone’s user interface feel unintuitve and brings with it both bloatware and bugs. The skin also makes it highly unlikely the phone will receive updates to future Android versions – though I may be proven wrong on this.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Honor 5X review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
But it’s once again let down by Huawei's EMUI software. By once again bundling the Honor 5X with Huawei’s skin, Honor has significantly damaged the 5X’s overall appeal. The skin makes the phone’s user interface feel unintuitve and brings with it both bloatware and bugs. The skin also makes it highly unlikely the phone will receive updates to future Android versions – though I may be proven wrong on this.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Honor 5X review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
Taken together, the Honor 5X just has one too many flaws to warrant a full recommendation. It might be one of the only phones you can buy under £200 with a fingerprint sensor, but for me it still can't beat the simplicity and superior build quality of the 3rd Gen Moto G. There's also the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua to consider, which is slightly smaller than the Honor 5X, but has a very similar chipset, takes better pictures and has the added benefit of being waterproof for only £180 SIM-free. In this case, the M4 Aqua is by far the better value smartphone in this price range, but those after something cheaper and more compact should stick with the Moto G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Review: Honor 5X – premium build and features, budget price
Source: Androidbeat English Archive.org version
Ultimately though, it’s impossible not to give the Honor 5X a qualified thumbs up, for the target market. It’s iPhone-like, premium build, yet Android and mass market, it’s secure and fast enough and foolproof enough. And it doesn’t cost the earth, and is officially distributed and supported in Western markets at dramatically less than most of the competition. No one reading this is going to lust after the 5X, but you might very well be eyeing it up for your significant other or teenage kids. And they’ll thank you for it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/09/2016
60% Honor 5X review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
Taken together, the Honor 5X just has one too many flaws to warrant a full recommendation. It might be one of the only phones you can buy under £200 with a fingerprint sensor, but for me it still can't beat the simplicity and superior build quality of the 3rd Gen Moto G. There's also the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua to consider, which is slightly smaller than the Honor 5X, but has a very similar chipset, takes better pictures and has the added benefit of being waterproof for only £180 SIM-free. In this case, the M4 Aqua is by far the better value smartphone in this price range, but those after something cheaper and more compact should stick with the Moto G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Review: Honor 5X – premium build and features, budget price
Source: Androidbeat English Archive.org version
Ultimately though, it’s impossible not to give the Honor 5X a qualified thumbs up, for the target market. It’s iPhone-like, premium build, yet Android and mass market, it’s secure and fast enough and foolproof enough. And it doesn’t cost the earth, and is officially distributed and supported in Western markets at dramatically less than most of the competition. No one reading this is going to lust after the 5X, but you might very well be eyeing it up for your significant other or teenage kids. And they’ll thank you for it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/09/2016
80% The Budget Phone to Beat
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
It's hard to find a better phone for the price than the Honor 5X. For just $200, the Honor 5X squeezes an all-day battery, a useful fingerprint sensor and good cameras into a solid, all-metal body. I love the clever use of the fingerprint sensor for shortcuts, and the surprisingly speedy performance. Android purists may not like the heavy-handed EMUI skin, but I'm happy to install a different theme over it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Review: The Huawei Honor 5X -- a lot for a low price
Source: Computerworld.com English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is not premium hardware, but represents a more than credible value in a phone. Honor's tagline is "For the Brave," which is a little unfortunate, because it implies that buying the product is something of a risk. But if you can't afford -- or just don't want to pay for -- the top of the line, the Honor 5X is a more than reasonable option. Be not afraid.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/05/2016
80% The Budget Phone to Beat
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
It's hard to find a better phone for the price than the Honor 5X. For just $200, the Honor 5X squeezes an all-day battery, a useful fingerprint sensor and good cameras into a solid, all-metal body. I love the clever use of the fingerprint sensor for shortcuts, and the surprisingly speedy performance. Android purists may not like the heavy-handed EMUI skin, but I'm happy to install a different theme over it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Review: The Huawei Honor 5X -- a lot for a low price
Source: Computerworld.com English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is not premium hardware, but represents a more than credible value in a phone. Honor's tagline is "For the Brave," which is a little unfortunate, because it implies that buying the product is something of a risk. But if you can't afford -- or just don't want to pay for -- the top of the line, the Honor 5X is a more than reasonable option. Be not afraid.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/05/2016
80% Honor 5X
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X has a lot of compromises, but none that are out of place in a phone that only costs £158 ex VAT – a remarkably low price. It will be available tied to Three as well as SIM-free on Amazon and Honor's own online store. It’s a good value smartphone and, if you install another Android launcher such as Nova Launcher, you can get round most of the annoying interface problems.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Honor 5X hands-on review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
From our initial hands-on time at least, the 5X serves up some stern competition to both the OnePlus X and Moto G. Whether it seems like a steal after a week in our company is a different matter though. Look out for our review to find out where the Honor 5X truly ranks amongst the cheap smartphone fray.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/04/2016
70% Honor 5X Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
It's important to remember that the Honor 5X costs just £189.99, which for a dual-SIM 4G phone with a Full HD screen and expandability up to 128GB is pretty enticing. Similarly-priced handsets include the Wileyfox Storm and the Samsung Galaxy A3, which certainly feature elements that out-perform the 5X in one area or another, but don't serve as the perfect alternative.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Honor 5X Vs Nexus 5X Vs Oneplus X
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
So there you have it for this in-depth look at the honor 5X vs Nexus 5X vs OnePlus X! When it comes to making a choice between these, the important question is with regards to what is important for you from your smartphone experience. The honor 5X offers a solid metal build quality and a fast and accurate fingerprint scanner, along with expandable storage, while the Nexus 5X brings to the table NFC, a fantastic camera, a stock software experience, and a very reliable fingerprint reader as well. Finally, the OnePlus X also features a great build quality and a software experience that overshadows stock Android in certain aspects.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 02/04/2016
80% Honor 5X
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X has a lot of compromises, but none that are out of place in a phone that only costs £158 ex VAT – a remarkably low price. It will be available tied to Three as well as SIM-free on Amazon and Honor's own online store. It’s a good value smartphone and, if you install another Android launcher such as Nova Launcher, you can get round most of the annoying interface problems.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Honor 5X hands-on review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
From our initial hands-on time at least, the 5X serves up some stern competition to both the OnePlus X and Moto G. Whether it seems like a steal after a week in our company is a different matter though. Look out for our review to find out where the Honor 5X truly ranks amongst the cheap smartphone fray.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/04/2016
70% Honor 5X Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
It's important to remember that the Honor 5X costs just £189.99, which for a dual-SIM 4G phone with a Full HD screen and expandability up to 128GB is pretty enticing. Similarly-priced handsets include the Wileyfox Storm and the Samsung Galaxy A3, which certainly feature elements that out-perform the 5X in one area or another, but don't serve as the perfect alternative.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Honor 5X Vs Nexus 5X Vs Oneplus X
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
So there you have it for this in-depth look at the honor 5X vs Nexus 5X vs OnePlus X! When it comes to making a choice between these, the important question is with regards to what is important for you from your smartphone experience. The honor 5X offers a solid metal build quality and a fast and accurate fingerprint scanner, along with expandable storage, while the Nexus 5X brings to the table NFC, a fantastic camera, a stock software experience, and a very reliable fingerprint reader as well. Finally, the OnePlus X also features a great build quality and a software experience that overshadows stock Android in certain aspects.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 02/04/2016
80% Cheap without the compromise?
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
So, to recap: for £190 ($199) unlocked, you'll get a metal build, 1080p 5.5-inch display, a Nexus 6P-like fingerprint sensor, decent battery life and an alright camera. That's the Honor 5X in a nutshell. But you'll also get the meh Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, backed by 2GB RAM, which doesn't always result in the most fluid of user experiences (confusingly there's a slightly higher-end and pricier 3GB RAM version available too). And 16GB of local storage is low, despite microSD storage meaning expansion to 128GB is possible.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Cheap without the compromise?
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
So, to recap: for £190 ($199) unlocked, you'll get a metal build, 1080p 5.5-inch display, a Nexus 6P-like fingerprint sensor, decent battery life and an alright camera. That's the Honor 5X in a nutshell. But you'll also get the meh Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, backed by 2GB RAM, which doesn't always result in the most fluid of user experiences (confusingly there's a slightly higher-end and pricier 3GB RAM version available too). And 16GB of local storage is low, despite microSD storage meaning expansion to 128GB is possible.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Honor 5X Review
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
So there you have it for this in-depth look at the honor 5X! Priced at just $200, the honor 5X is definitely a great buy, and is one of the only phone at this price point to offer both a premium metal build and a fingerprint scanner, aspects that are usually found with devices priced at more than double what the honor 5X costs. These two things alone make the phone a great bargain, but add to the mix a great display experience and a feature packed software package, and it is difficult to not recommend the honor 5X. Granted, the device isn’t flawless, with its mediocre camera and speaker, and somewhat sluggish performance, but its very affordable price tag more than makes up for any issues the phone may have.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 73% display: 84% mobility: 90% workmanship: 88%
80% Honor 5X Review
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
So there you have it for this in-depth look at the honor 5X! Priced at just $200, the honor 5X is definitely a great buy, and is one of the only phone at this price point to offer both a premium metal build and a fingerprint scanner, aspects that are usually found with devices priced at more than double what the honor 5X costs. These two things alone make the phone a great bargain, but add to the mix a great display experience and a feature packed software package, and it is difficult to not recommend the honor 5X. Granted, the device isn’t flawless, with its mediocre camera and speaker, and somewhat sluggish performance, but its very affordable price tag more than makes up for any issues the phone may have.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 73% display: 84% mobility: 90% workmanship: 88%
70% Honor 5X Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is a sensible mid-range smartphone that checks all the right boxes. It's built well, looks acceptable, has all the right connectivity options, and has a decent camera too. Additionally, it's got an excellent screen and useful fingerprint sensor that does a lot more than most competitors' offerings. The Honor 5X is also reliable and smooth in operation. The only real shortcomings are annoying software and slightly sub-par battery life, but these are easily forgivable when you consider the overall package.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
70% Honor 5X Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X is a sensible mid-range smartphone that checks all the right boxes. It's built well, looks acceptable, has all the right connectivity options, and has a decent camera too. Additionally, it's got an excellent screen and useful fingerprint sensor that does a lot more than most competitors' offerings. The Honor 5X is also reliable and smooth in operation. The only real shortcomings are annoying software and slightly sub-par battery life, but these are easily forgivable when you consider the overall package.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
70% Huawei Honor 5X (Unlocked)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Huawei Honor 5X is supposed to get a future update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which might fix some of its performance issues. But in its current state, it's difficult to recommend over the Blu Life One X, which is $50 less expensive and performs better all-around. The Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 is another solid option for the price. Neither phone looks quite as nice as the Honor 5X, but both offer a more refined experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Huawei Honor 5X (Unlocked)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Huawei Honor 5X is supposed to get a future update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which might fix some of its performance issues. But in its current state, it's difficult to recommend over the Blu Life One X, which is $50 less expensive and performs better all-around. The Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 is another solid option for the price. Neither phone looks quite as nice as the Honor 5X, but both offer a more refined experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Honor 5X review
Source: Phandroid English Archive.org version
A wise man once told me that no matter what you do in life, everything is a trade-off. There’s probably no greater example of this than the honor 5X. Manufacturers are always striving to cram as much hardware as they can into a device, while ensuring they can still offer up their phones at a competitive price. Once that price drops down to $200, you’d expect only a bare-bones smartphone, but the honor 5X smashed those conventions. They showed us that you don’t need to cut all the corners, just the right ones. While we don’t particularly agree with all the sacrifices made on the honor 5X, there’s no denying for a vast majority of folks, there is an insane value here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Honor 5X review
Source: Phandroid English Archive.org version
A wise man once told me that no matter what you do in life, everything is a trade-off. There’s probably no greater example of this than the honor 5X. Manufacturers are always striving to cram as much hardware as they can into a device, while ensuring they can still offer up their phones at a competitive price. Once that price drops down to $200, you’d expect only a bare-bones smartphone, but the honor 5X smashed those conventions. They showed us that you don’t need to cut all the corners, just the right ones. While we don’t particularly agree with all the sacrifices made on the honor 5X, there’s no denying for a vast majority of folks, there is an insane value here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Honor 5X Review
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
The strategy is simple with this one. Essentially, honor is the first out of the gate to set the bar for what we expect out of phones in the mid-range category this year – and the honor 5X surely raises some brows in the process. Combing over the phone specs, while also being mindful about its full retail cost of $200, there’s certainly a lot going for this phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Honor 5X Review
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
The strategy is simple with this one. Essentially, honor is the first out of the gate to set the bar for what we expect out of phones in the mid-range category this year – and the honor 5X surely raises some brows in the process. Combing over the phone specs, while also being mindful about its full retail cost of $200, there’s certainly a lot going for this phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% A great example of how to cut cost without cutting corners
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X may not be a high-end, expensive device, but for what it does offer it’s a huge steal. The real kicker will be whether Huawei can get its marketing chops behind it and convince everyone else in America that it’s worth choosing over an older, refurbished Samsung or LG device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% A great example of how to cut cost without cutting corners
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Honor 5X may not be a high-end, expensive device, but for what it does offer it’s a huge steal. The real kicker will be whether Huawei can get its marketing chops behind it and convince everyone else in America that it’s worth choosing over an older, refurbished Samsung or LG device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Connect - Heft 11/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Connect - Heft 11/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
88% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Android User German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90%
88% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Android User German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90%
75% Preiswertes Metall-Schnäppchen
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 90% performance: 85% features: 65% display: 86% mobility: 66%
75% Preiswertes Metall-Schnäppchen
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 90% performance: 85% features: 65% display: 86% mobility: 66%
80% Honor 5X
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
80% Honor 5X
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
Huawei Honor 5X
Source: SFT - Heft 8/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Huawei Honor 5X
Source: SFT - Heft 8/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
90% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Handys - Heft 7/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
86% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Computerbild - Heft 11/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 86%
90% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Handys - Heft 7/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
86% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Computerbild - Heft 11/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 86%
Der Preisdrücker unter den Mittelklasse-Phablets
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2016
Der Preisdrücker unter den Mittelklasse-Phablets
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2016
94% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 3/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 94%
94% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 3/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 94%
84% Premium-Smartphone für knapp 200 Euro ausprobiert
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% features: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
84% Premium-Smartphone für knapp 200 Euro ausprobiert
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% features: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
86% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Computerbild - Heft 08/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Computerbild - Heft 08/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Connect - Heft 5/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Connect - Heft 5/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 86%
Wenig Geld für sehr viel Smartphone
Source: PocketPC German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2016
Wenig Geld für sehr viel Smartphone
Source: PocketPC German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2016
72% Honor 5X
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 72% features: 62% ergonomy: 79%
72% Honor 5X
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 72% features: 62% ergonomy: 79%
Honor 5X
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2016
Honor 5X
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2016
Was taugt der neue Preisbrecher aus China?
Source: Turn On German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/12/2016
Was taugt der neue Preisbrecher aus China?
Source: Turn On German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/12/2016
85% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Huawei Honor 5X
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 85%
88% Honor 5X
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 86% features: 93% display: 91% mobility: 88%
88% Honor 5X
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 86% features: 93% display: 91% mobility: 88%
80% Solider Mitteklasse-Androide zum gehobenen Einsteigerpreis
Source: Tech.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Solider Mitteklasse-Androide zum gehobenen Einsteigerpreis
Source: Tech.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Honor 5X, Ventajas y Desventajas, Pros y Contras
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; memory card slot; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Weak hardware; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2017
Honor 5X, Ventajas y Desventajas, Pros y Contras
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; memory card slot; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Weak hardware; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2017
80% Recensione Honor 5X, il phablet low cost
Source: Tecnoandroid.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 75% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
80% Recensione Honor 5X, il phablet low cost
Source: Tecnoandroid.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 75% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
81% Honor 5X: univerzálny spoločník – recenzia
Source: André Mitera SK→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 85% performance: 75% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 85% emissions: 85%
81% Honor 5X: univerzálny spoločník – recenzia
Source: André Mitera SK→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 85% performance: 75% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 85% emissions: 85%

 

Honor 5C

The Honor 5C is also known as  Honor 7 Lite. Its measures 147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm and weighs 156 g. Its 5.2-inch touchscreen features a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, which gives a pixel density of 424 ppi. The Android 6.0 system is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 650 octa-core chipset and 2 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the Honor 5C has a capacity of 16 GB. Thanks to a microSD slot, the storage capacity can be expanded by up to 128 GB. With a 13 MP rear camera and a 8 MP front camera, the phone is able to deliver crystal-clear photos with multiple functions and modes. On top of its dual sim capacity, connectivity is supported by WiFi, A-GPS and Bluetooth. In addition, there is an FM radio receiver. Not lacking of Huawei’s distinctive fingerprint sensor, gestures can be easily customized for unlocking purposes and ID recognition, thus improving security and convenience. The three color variants available for the Honor 5C are silver, gray and gold. It comes with a non-removable 3000 mAh battery.

Specifications

Honor 5CNotebook: Honor 5C
Processor: Kirin 650
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T830 MP2
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.156kg
Price: 199 euro
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Average Score: 79.77% - good

Average of 52 scores (from 104 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Honor 5C Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
It's an honor. A superb screen and decent camera wrapped in a metal casing – with a price of under 200 Euros (~$223), the Honor 5C makes a big impression. This review reveals whether the 5.2-inch smartphone is really that great.
80% Honor SmartPhone 5C
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
As with all modern phones it has front and back cameras the front often called a Selfie camera is a respectable 8MP while the rear camera is mounted 1.5cm down from the top of the back and has an LED flash by its side. The camera resolution is 13MP and takes good images but not up to the superb standard of the Huawei P9 but then the unit costs only 1/3 of the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Honor SmartPhone 5C
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
As with all modern phones it has front and back cameras the front often called a Selfie camera is a respectable 8MP while the rear camera is mounted 1.5cm down from the top of the back and has an LED flash by its side. The camera resolution is 13MP and takes good images but not up to the superb standard of the Huawei P9 but then the unit costs only 1/3 of the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Honor 5C review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a phone with a bit of high-end flavour on a super-tight budget, the Honor 5C is an excellent choice. As long as you don't mind the Honor software approach, there's nothing major to complain about here. The main consideration is whether you might prefer the Moto G4, which costs £20 more but has a bigger screen, and a very pure take on Android.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Honor 5C review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a phone with a bit of high-end flavour on a super-tight budget, the Honor 5C is an excellent choice. As long as you don't mind the Honor software approach, there's nothing major to complain about here. The main consideration is whether you might prefer the Moto G4, which costs £20 more but has a bigger screen, and a very pure take on Android.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
74% Yet another perfectly functional mid-range smartphone
Source: KL Gadget Guy English Archive.org version
For RM799, the Honor 5C is a perfectly decent mid-range smartphone that does almost everything you need out of it. However, the problem the Honor 5C has is that its just not that interesting as a whole. There are no particularly standout features about the phone that makes the Honor 5C a must buy, and in a market that is highly saturated, the Honor 5C could potentially be lost in the shuffle.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
74% Yet another perfectly functional mid-range smartphone
Source: KL Gadget Guy English Archive.org version
For RM799, the Honor 5C is a perfectly decent mid-range smartphone that does almost everything you need out of it. However, the problem the Honor 5C has is that its just not that interesting as a whole. There are no particularly standout features about the phone that makes the Honor 5C a must buy, and in a market that is highly saturated, the Honor 5C could potentially be lost in the shuffle.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
90% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C’s performance is more than adequate especially when compared against similarly priced handsets. Loading apps and scrolling through images and websites was fine although I would have preferred more of a reluctance of the screen to gather finger smears.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 100%
90% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C’s performance is more than adequate especially when compared against similarly priced handsets. Loading apps and scrolling through images and websites was fine although I would have preferred more of a reluctance of the screen to gather finger smears.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 100%
87% Honor 5C – Review
Source: Cool Smartphone English Archive.org version
I was a bit worried taking a punt on this device. I normally recommend a Moto G for people in this segment and had the G4 been smaller, I would’ve bought that for my mother without any hesitation. But this phone really surprised me. Frankly this is the best budget phone on the market now. Sure, as a phone-nerd it doesnt have the features and power that I want for all the things I do with my phone. But for a lot of people, it really is all the phone they’d ever need. Everyday tasks are done easily with good performance, a good screen, good battery life, decent camera and a surprisingly enjoyable software experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 87% mobility: 93% workmanship: 87%
87% Honor 5C – Review
Source: Cool Smartphone English Archive.org version
I was a bit worried taking a punt on this device. I normally recommend a Moto G for people in this segment and had the G4 been smaller, I would’ve bought that for my mother without any hesitation. But this phone really surprised me. Frankly this is the best budget phone on the market now. Sure, as a phone-nerd it doesnt have the features and power that I want for all the things I do with my phone. But for a lot of people, it really is all the phone they’d ever need. Everyday tasks are done easily with good performance, a good screen, good battery life, decent camera and a surprisingly enjoyable software experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 87% mobility: 93% workmanship: 87%
Honor 5C review: Balanced and affordable, not exciting
Source: Android Central English Archive.org version
Nevertheless, the Honor 5C is a decent entry-level phone with a few standout features — solid, multi-day battery life, a touch of class with that metal back panel, expandable storage and easy dual-SIM connectivity. And if you're looking for an affordable Android phone which covers all the major bases, it's definitely worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/08/2016
Honor 5C review: Balanced and affordable, not exciting
Source: Android Central English Archive.org version
Nevertheless, the Honor 5C is a decent entry-level phone with a few standout features — solid, multi-day battery life, a touch of class with that metal back panel, expandable storage and easy dual-SIM connectivity. And if you're looking for an affordable Android phone which covers all the major bases, it's definitely worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/08/2016
60% Honor 5C review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C excels when it comes to speed, but fails to excel in any other regard. Even its camera, which is arguably the phone's only other strong suit, is rather hit and miss depending on lighting conditions. The biggest issue here, though, is the quality of the competition. When you consider that the Moto G4 costs just £20 more yet comes with a better screen, longer-lasting battery and vastly superior build quality, the Honor 5C simply can't compete.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Honor 5C review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C excels when it comes to speed, but fails to excel in any other regard. Even its camera, which is arguably the phone's only other strong suit, is rather hit and miss depending on lighting conditions. The biggest issue here, though, is the quality of the competition. When you consider that the Moto G4 costs just £20 more yet comes with a better screen, longer-lasting battery and vastly superior build quality, the Honor 5C simply can't compete.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
76% Huawei Honor 5C Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C is a good smartphone that gets a lot right, but unfortunately, does not really have anything that sets it apart in competition. It offers good performance, camera, ergonomics, battery life, and is an overall pleasant device. The lack of frills make it a very simple, easy to use and convenient device, and is worthy of being considered at Rs. 10,999.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2016
Rating: Total score: 76%
76% Huawei Honor 5C Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C is a good smartphone that gets a lot right, but unfortunately, does not really have anything that sets it apart in competition. It offers good performance, camera, ergonomics, battery life, and is an overall pleasant device. The lack of frills make it a very simple, easy to use and convenient device, and is worthy of being considered at Rs. 10,999.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2016
Rating: Total score: 76%
70% Next Gen Processor
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
Despite quite a lot being written about the 13MP and 8MP cameras on the 5C, I found them a bit wanting. They do both shoot video at 1080p, and there's anF2.0 aperture and 78° wide-angle 5-element (5P) macro lens, but I found photos ready to pixelate under many conditions. Image reproduction was good, but the fuzziness and noise set the camera at standard average budget for me. The camera app, on the other hand, is rather nice and easy to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% A well-balanced device that lacks any defining quality
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C offers a blend of good design, appealing UI and a capable hardware. It is definitely a good update over its predecessor, the Honor 4C, and feels as good as the Honor 5X. There are minor software issues but nothing that a quick update can’t fix. Having said that, the smartphone doesn’t offer anything unique or a differentiating factor that would set it apart from the competition. It’s a plain Jane phone which will struggle to survive in the market. The only reason one might just go for the Honor 5C is for its smaller display, as there are some consumers who don’t want to go beyond the 5.0-5.2 inch screen size.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% display: 65% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
70% Next Gen Processor
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
Despite quite a lot being written about the 13MP and 8MP cameras on the 5C, I found them a bit wanting. They do both shoot video at 1080p, and there's anF2.0 aperture and 78° wide-angle 5-element (5P) macro lens, but I found photos ready to pixelate under many conditions. Image reproduction was good, but the fuzziness and noise set the camera at standard average budget for me. The camera app, on the other hand, is rather nice and easy to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% A well-balanced device that lacks any defining quality
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C offers a blend of good design, appealing UI and a capable hardware. It is definitely a good update over its predecessor, the Honor 4C, and feels as good as the Honor 5X. There are minor software issues but nothing that a quick update can’t fix. Having said that, the smartphone doesn’t offer anything unique or a differentiating factor that would set it apart from the competition. It’s a plain Jane phone which will struggle to survive in the market. The only reason one might just go for the Honor 5C is for its smaller display, as there are some consumers who don’t want to go beyond the 5.0-5.2 inch screen size.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% display: 65% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
100% Honor 5C Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C presents itself as an unassuming, middling Android handset, but you’ll quickly realise that it’s full of surprises. Great performance, battery life and cameras elevated the 5C above our expectations and at £149 it undercuts other top affordable offerings like the new Moto G4 giving it a serious edge.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Honor 5C Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C presents itself as an unassuming, middling Android handset, but you’ll quickly realise that it’s full of surprises. Great performance, battery life and cameras elevated the 5C above our expectations and at £149 it undercuts other top affordable offerings like the new Moto G4 giving it a serious edge.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
Honor 5c Review
Source: Androidbeat English Archive.org version
The Honor 5c is Huawei’s second entrant into the rapidly growing sub-15k smartphone segment in India. The handset does a lot of things right that the Honor 5x got wrong – especially with respect to software and performance. However, I cannot help but feel that Honor/Huawei should have also launched a 32GB/3GB RAM variant of the 5c at a slightly higher price as it would have then better sufficed the needs of customers who want a phone with dual-SIM capabilities. The sub-par GPU and multitasking performance also immediately rule out the phone for any power user.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/30/2016
Honor 5c Review
Source: Androidbeat English Archive.org version
The Honor 5c is Huawei’s second entrant into the rapidly growing sub-15k smartphone segment in India. The handset does a lot of things right that the Honor 5x got wrong – especially with respect to software and performance. However, I cannot help but feel that Honor/Huawei should have also launched a 32GB/3GB RAM variant of the 5c at a slightly higher price as it would have then better sufficed the needs of customers who want a phone with dual-SIM capabilities. The sub-par GPU and multitasking performance also immediately rule out the phone for any power user.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/30/2016
Unboxing & Review: honor 5C
Source: Tech Critter English Archive.org version
Apart from the SoC efficiency, the battery life is also affected by the smart app & battery management under EMUI and they're not so smart if you left it in default. The OS would automatically choose which app is more critical and set it as "protected" app which allows it to run after the screen is turned off.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/23/2016
Unboxing & Review: honor 5C
Source: Tech Critter English Archive.org version
Apart from the SoC efficiency, the battery life is also affected by the smart app & battery management under EMUI and they're not so smart if you left it in default. The OS would automatically choose which app is more critical and set it as "protected" app which allows it to run after the screen is turned off.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/23/2016
iPhone 5C vs Honor 5C head-to-head review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C is a mid-tier phone through and through. If we cast our minds back to 2013 we could almost say the same of the iPhone 5C. It was placed just below the more powerful 5S, and both served as updates to the ageing iPhone 5. Ultimately, either would make a great second, standby handset. The choice might be easier to make if you're tied to one ecosystem, but if we have one concern it would be the age of the iPhone 5C.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2016
70% Honor 5C Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C improves ever so slightly on its predecessor, thanks to a more capable SoC and small improvements to the camera. The design and build have also been bettered, and Android Marshmallow adds a few features and tweaks to the software. There isn't much to complain about here, especially at this price. Unfortunately, the 5C still lacks any wow factor. Nothing in the phone stands out, and this is in all ways an average phone that does what it does capably, but not exceptionally well. The pricing is competitive, but a lower price would have suited this phone much more. Buyers are likely to prefer other products in the same price range, such as the Redmi Note 3 or Lenovo Zuk Z1.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
iPhone 5C vs Honor 5C head-to-head review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C is a mid-tier phone through and through. If we cast our minds back to 2013 we could almost say the same of the iPhone 5C. It was placed just below the more powerful 5S, and both served as updates to the ageing iPhone 5. Ultimately, either would make a great second, standby handset. The choice might be easier to make if you're tied to one ecosystem, but if we have one concern it would be the age of the iPhone 5C.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2016
70% Honor 5C Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C improves ever so slightly on its predecessor, thanks to a more capable SoC and small improvements to the camera. The design and build have also been bettered, and Android Marshmallow adds a few features and tweaks to the software. There isn't much to complain about here, especially at this price. Unfortunately, the 5C still lacks any wow factor. Nothing in the phone stands out, and this is in all ways an average phone that does what it does capably, but not exceptionally well. The pricing is competitive, but a lower price would have suited this phone much more. Buyers are likely to prefer other products in the same price range, such as the Redmi Note 3 or Lenovo Zuk Z1.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Honor 5C
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C is undeniably excellent value for money as a piece of hardware. It has internal specs that match, if not beat, the Moto G4's. But its use of Huawei’s Emotion skin will be a sticking point for many buyers. I can’t help but feel Honor should follow Motorola’s example and load its handsets with an unskinned version of Android.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2016
Honor 5C hands-on review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C looks set to be a cracking deal for £150, falling in between the £116 Vodafone Ultra 6 and £170 Moto G4. With a metal build, G4-matching specs, and a price that won’t destroy your wallet, Honor could have a real winner on its hands here. Stay tuned for our full review, to see if we’ll be crowning it our new budget smartphone champion.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/20/2016
Affordable phone of the year?
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
For the low asking price of £149, you really do get quite a lot of phone for your money in the Honor 5C. That's the aim of Honor - giving good value for money without making too many compromises. The only real omission on the spec sheet is the lack of a fingerprint scanner. With most devices offering this technology, both in the top and mid ranges, it would have been more appealing if that had been offered.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2016
Honor 5C
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C is undeniably excellent value for money as a piece of hardware. It has internal specs that match, if not beat, the Moto G4's. But its use of Huawei’s Emotion skin will be a sticking point for many buyers. I can’t help but feel Honor should follow Motorola’s example and load its handsets with an unskinned version of Android.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2016
Honor 5C hands-on review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The Honor 5C looks set to be a cracking deal for £150, falling in between the £116 Vodafone Ultra 6 and £170 Moto G4. With a metal build, G4-matching specs, and a price that won’t destroy your wallet, Honor could have a real winner on its hands here. Stay tuned for our full review, to see if we’ll be crowning it our new budget smartphone champion.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/20/2016
Affordable phone of the year?
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
For the low asking price of £149, you really do get quite a lot of phone for your money in the Honor 5C. That's the aim of Honor - giving good value for money without making too many compromises. The only real omission on the spec sheet is the lack of a fingerprint scanner. With most devices offering this technology, both in the top and mid ranges, it would have been more appealing if that had been offered.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2016

Foreign Reviews

93% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Computer Magazin - 01/2017 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 93%
93% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Computer Magazin - 01/2017 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 93%
5,2″-Allrounder zum Sparpreis?
Source: Area DVD German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2016
5,2″-Allrounder zum Sparpreis?
Source: Area DVD German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2016
Honor 5C
Source: eTest German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2016
Honor 5C
Source: eTest German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2016
82% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Connect - Heft 9/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 82%
70% Honors Nächstes Preis-Leistungs-Wunder?
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
82% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Connect - Heft 9/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 82%
70% Honors Nächstes Preis-Leistungs-Wunder?
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Was bietet das 200-Euro-Smartphone?
Source: Billiger-telefonieren.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/20/2016
Was bietet das 200-Euro-Smartphone?
Source: Billiger-telefonieren.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/20/2016
Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Computerbild - Heft 15/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/15/2016
Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2016
Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Computerbild - Heft 15/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/15/2016
Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2016
70% Komplettes Smartphone für rund 200 Euro
Source: Verivox German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60%
70% Komplettes Smartphone für rund 200 Euro
Source: Verivox German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60%
Honor 5C
Source: Honor News Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2016
Honor 5C
Source: Honor News Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2016
90% Wie Gut Ist Das 200-Euro-Smartphone Wirklich?
Source: Ubergismo Deutsch German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Wie Gut Ist Das 200-Euro-Smartphone Wirklich?
Source: Ubergismo Deutsch German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
92% Honor 5C
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 93% features: 94% display: 91% mobility: 98%
92% Honor 5C
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 93% features: 94% display: 91% mobility: 98%
Honor 5C
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2016
Huawei Honor 5C
Source: SFT - Heft 8/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Honor 5C
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2016
Huawei Honor 5C
Source: SFT - Heft 8/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
85% Günstiger P9 Lite-Klon
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% features: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
Aller Ehren wert
Source: Notebooksbilliger Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2016
85% Günstiger P9 Lite-Klon
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% features: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
Aller Ehren wert
Source: Notebooksbilliger Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2016
Der Preisbrecher ohne Fingerabdrucksensor
Source: Turn On German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2016
80% Kann so günstig noch gut sein?
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 79% display: 83% mobility: 79%
Der Preisbrecher ohne Fingerabdrucksensor
Source: Turn On German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2016
80% Kann so günstig noch gut sein?
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 79% display: 83% mobility: 79%
Honor 5C ein Top-Handy für 200 Euro?
Source: n-tv German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/21/2016
Honor 5C ein Top-Handy für 200 Euro?
Source: n-tv German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/21/2016
Honor 5C
Source: Golem German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2016
Smartphone mit ordentlicher Hardware für kleines Geld
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2016
Honor 5C
Source: Golem German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2016
Smartphone mit ordentlicher Hardware für kleines Geld
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2016
In Deutschland ohne Fingerabdrucksensor
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2016
In Deutschland ohne Fingerabdrucksensor
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2016
70% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Android Pit - Heft 7/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Android Pit - Heft 7/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Huawei Honor 5c, Indagamos sus Ventajas y Desventajas
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; metal case; high performance; decent cameras; good dual sim; USB type C. Negative: Mediocre hardware; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/11/2017
Huawei Honor 5c, Indagamos sus Ventajas y Desventajas
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; metal case; high performance; decent cameras; good dual sim; USB type C. Negative: Mediocre hardware; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/11/2017
Recensione Honor 5c by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2016
Rating: price: 90% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Recensione Honor 5c by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2016
Rating: price: 90% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
86% Honor 5C, la recensione (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 85% display: 80% ergonomy: 80%
86% Honor 5C, la recensione (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 85% display: 80% ergonomy: 80%
80% Honor 5C Recensione: Il Nuovo Arrivato Porta Avanti La Tradizione Di Famiglia
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Honor 5C Recensione: Il Nuovo Arrivato Porta Avanti La Tradizione Di Famiglia
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Recensione: Huawei Honor 5C
Source: InstaNews Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; excellent display; decent cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/02/2016
Recensione: Huawei Honor 5C
Source: InstaNews Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; excellent display; decent cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/02/2016
Honor 5C La Recensione Completa Dello Smartphone
Source: Tecno Cino Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; compact size; long battery life; high performance; good speakers. Negative: Average headphone; poor Wifi connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/25/2016
Honor 5C La Recensione Completa Dello Smartphone
Source: Tecno Cino Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; compact size; long battery life; high performance; good speakers. Negative: Average headphone; poor Wifi connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/25/2016
80% Test Du Honor 5C : Un Excellent Entrée De Gamme
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70%
80% Test Du Honor 5C : Un Excellent Entrée De Gamme
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70%
90% Honor 5C en test : le meilleur smartphone du moment pour 200 euros
Source: Clubic French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
90% Honor 5C en test : le meilleur smartphone du moment pour 200 euros
Source: Clubic French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Honor 5C : Le Test Des Lecteurs De Phonandroid !
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; beautiful design; decent performance; long battery life. Negative: Average speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2016
Honor 5C : Le Test Des Lecteurs De Phonandroid !
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; beautiful design; decent performance; long battery life. Negative: Average speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2016
79% Смартфон Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 79%
79% Смартфон Huawei Honor 5C
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 79%

 

Honor 5A

Specifications

Honor 5ANotebook: Honor 5A
Processor: Mediatek MT6735
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.14kg
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Average Score: 71% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

Honor 5A review - Budget enough for anyone with a few nice surprises
Source: Tech Nave English Archive.org version
Overall, we think the Honor 5A is just average at best. For an RM599 smartphone, it's quite impresive that it can play games likes Asphalt 8: Airborne without burning out, battery performance is pretty good and it has a nice design. The foodies are going to love the Good Food mode for their Instagram collection too, especially if they add on a 128GB microSD card.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/09/2016

Foreign Reviews

71% Смартфон Huawei Honor 5A
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 71%
71% Смартфон Huawei Honor 5A
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 71%

 

Comment

Honor:

In 2014 Huawei created the sub brand Honor and offers certain smartphone series under this name. Occasionally the products are also called Huawei Honor.

The market share of Honor products is manageable, but there are several reviews on Honor smartphones with average ratings (as of 2016).

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Qualcomm Adreno 405: Integrated graphics card for ARM based SoCs. Depending on the used SoC the clock rate is around 500 MHz and features 48 unified shaders.

ARM Mali-T830 MP2: Integrated graphics card for smartphones and tablets with two clusters (MP2) supporting OpenGL ES 3.2.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

ARM Mali-T720 MP2: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Qualcomm Snapdragon:

616 MSM8939v2: Mid-range ARM-SoC with 8 CPU cores, X5 LTE modem (LTE Cat.4) and a Adreno 405 GPU manufactured in 28nm. The processor cores are based on the 64-bit Cortex-A53 architecture.

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Kirin 650: ARM based octa core SoC (8x Cortex-A53). Four cores can be clocked with up to 1.7 GHz (power saving cores) and four with up to 2 GHz (performance cores). The SoC also integrates a Mali-T830 MP2 GPU and an LTE radio.

 

Mediatek:

MT6735: A 64-bit quad-core SoC (4x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 1.5 GHz and designed for inexpensive tablets and smartphones.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

5.00:

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

No weight comment found (one expected)!

77.94%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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