Huawei fans have a reason to celebrate as the previously unveiled Honor 5C will have its own virtual launch come this June 20th starting at 3 PM UTC+2. The launch will take place on Facebook and participants can join simply by viewing the livestream on the social media website. Managing Director of Huawei for Western Europe Akin Li will host the livestream and Q&A sessions towards the end of the event.
The Honor 5C will succeed the current Honor 4C and is expected to have the following specifications:
5.2-inch FHD display
Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 650 SoC
2 GB RAM
16 GB eMMC
13 MP rear + 8 MP front cameras
3000 mAh battery
Android 6.0 w/ EMUI 4.1 interface
The smartphone may be launching in Europe without the integrated fingerprint sensor. Rumors point to a significantly lower price point of less than 200 Euros as its current price in China is just 1100 Yuan or about 148 Euros. The budget Huawei Honor 5A was recently announced for Asian territories as well.
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