Honor 5X Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
3000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Honor 5X
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 151.3 mm Better than 72 % of phones rated.
Width 76.3 mm Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.15 mm Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Weight 158 g Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Daybreak silver | Dark grey | Sunset gold | Gold
Body Material Aluminium alloy
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.24 W/kg (body), 0.56 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM, nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Honor 5X has a height of 151.3 mm, a width of 76.3 mm and a thickness of 8.15 mm. The weight of the phone is 158 g.

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DISPLAY Honor 5X
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 400 ppi Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Features Full Lamination

The screen size reaches 5.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. 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 5X 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 400 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 5X
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8939
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 405

Honor 5X is equipped with Qualcomm. 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 frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Honor 5X reaches the frequency of 1.5 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 405.

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MEMORY Honor 5X
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 5X 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 5X
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 28 mm
Light Source Dual LED flash
Still Image Resolutions 4160 x 3120
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.4 Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Camera Modes (Front) Panoramic selfies

The rear camera of the Honor 5X 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 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.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Honor 5X 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 5 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/2.4.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Honor 5X
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Honor 5X 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 5X
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
User Interface HUAWEI Emotion UI 3.1
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Honor 5X 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 5.1 (Lollipop).

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COMMUNICATIONS Honor 5X
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
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

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 5X
Supported Digital Video Standards H.265
FEATURES Honor 5X
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Simple UI mode, Visitor Mode, SmartPower 3.0 technology
OTHERS Honor 5X
Included Accessories Power adapter

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