Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.2", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Hisilicon Kirin 650
Battery
3000 mAh

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Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 147.1 mm Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Width 73.8 mm Better than 73 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.3 mm Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Weight 156 g Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | Gold | Silver
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.31 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

The Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) has a height of 147.1 mm, a width of 73.8 mm and a thickness of 8.3 mm. The weight of the phone is 156 g.

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DISPLAY Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 424 ppi Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 5.2" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 424 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

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PROCESSOR Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Processor Type (CPU) Hisilicon Kirin 650
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Mali T830

Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) is equipped with Hisilicon Kirin 650. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Mali T830.

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MEMORY Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 16 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) is 2 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Lens Type Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Construction 5-element
Focus Adjustment Automatic
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama, Beauty mode, Auto scene detection mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Geotagging
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Lens Element Qty (Front) 4-element

The rear camera of the Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The main lens is designed as Wide-angle lens. The resolution of the main lens is 13 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.0 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The main front lens is designed as a Wide-angle lens. The resolution of front lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.0.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh Better than 69 % of phones rated.

The battery size of Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
User Interface HUAWEI Emotion UI 4.1
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)) supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

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COMMUNICATIONS Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.1, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, MP3
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
FEATURES Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
OTHERS Honor 5C (Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots))
Included Accessories Power adapter

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