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Honor X5c Plus

Honor X5c Plus
The Honor X5c Plus targets the entry-level segment with a large, high-refresh display and a 5,260 mAh battery at a budget-friendly price. Reviews note strong endurance and solid basics, but point to missing extras like 5G, an IP rating, and display protection.

Pros

+ Affordable entry-level price
+ Strong battery life
+ Large 90Hz display
+ 50MP main camera
+ microSD expansion

Cons

- No 5G connectivity
- No IP rating
- No display protection
- Limited premium features
- Entry-level performance

The Honor X5c Plus is an entry-level Android 15 smartphone positioned around affordability and everyday usability. It pairs a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, plus microSD expansion. The phone highlights a large 90 Hz HD+ display and a 5,260 mAh battery aimed at long endurance. Photography is handled by a 50 MP main camera and a 5 MP selfie camera. Connectivity includes LTE, dual SIM support, Wi‑Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB‑C, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Reviews consider it competitive for the price, while noting missing features such as 5G, an IP rating, and display protection.

Specifications

Honor X5c Plus (X Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio G81 8c/8t, 2 x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 6 x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A55, Cortex-A75 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
, or 6GB
Display
0.74 inch 16:9, 1600 x 720 pixel 2371 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: accelerometer, proximity
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.9 x 167 x 77 ( = 0.31 x 6.57 x 3.03 in)
Battery
5260 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 15
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
186 g ( = 6.56 oz / 0.41 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Reviews for the Honor X5c Plus

HONOR X5c Plus Gaming Review
Source: Manila Shaker English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2026
HONOR X5c Plus Gaming Review
Source: Manila Shaker English
Overall, the HONOR X5c Plus is not an ideal device for mobile gaming. Aside from its limited storage, performance is also underwhelming, even in titles such as Wild Rift and Call of Duty: Mobile. Mobile Legends performed the best among the games we tested, but the device still struggled at times. If you are looking for an entry-level smartphone primarily for gaming, the HONOR X5c Plus may not be the best option.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2026
Honor X5c Plus Review
Source: Yugatech English
Overall, there’s nothing too special about the Honor X5c Plus. It doesn’t have the durable capabilities of the X9d, nor does it have the AI functions we’ve come to expect from MagicOS 9 and 10. The camera is decent, but the chipset is quite lacking, especially with only 4GB of RAM. Thankfully, it makes up for it with its impressive battery life. With that, there’s no doubt the Honor X5c Plus is an affordable phone that gets the job done. Just don’t expect too much from it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2026
HONOR X5c Plus Review
Source: Yugatech English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/28/2026
HONOR X5c Plus Review
Source: Manila Shaker English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2026
HONOR X5c Plus Review
Source: Manila Shaker English
The HONOR X5c Plus is priced at PHP 6,999 SRP for the 4GB + 128GB variant. Overall, it is a competitive entry-level smartphone that offers a large display and strong battery life at an affordable price. However, it lacks features such as 5G connectivity, an IP rating, display protection, and higher storage options. For users who prioritize basic functionality, battery endurance, and affordability, the HONOR X5c Plus remains a practical option in its segment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2026

Foreign Reviews

Trên tay HONOR X5c Plus: Pin lớn 5.260 mAh, camera 50 MP và thiết kế mỏng nhẹ
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2026
Trên tay HONOR X5c Plus: Pin lớn 5.260 mAh, camera 50 MP và thiết kế mỏng nhẹ
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 02/05/2026

Comment

ARM Mali-G52 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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


Helio G81: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x big ARM Cortex-A75 cores at up to 2 GHz and 6x small and power efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. Integrates a Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE Modem (4G), ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and a ARM Mali G52 MC2 with up to 950 MHz. Compared to the old Helio G80, the G81 offers support for 120Hz displays.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy (Update: 2026-03- 9)