Huawei honour 5x specs: Honor 5X — Full phone specifications

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Late last year Huawei introduced the Honor 5X, a phone branded and sold under their Honor sub brand for their home Chinese market. A few months later, the company announced that it would be the first Honor branded smartphone to launch in the United States, and we were first given access to the phone during Honor’s launch event in Las Vegas. With the Honor 5X the company is hoping to bring a great smartphone experience with capable specifications to a relatively low $199 price point, delivering a phone at the tail-end of the mid-range category that should be able to punch above its weight.

Unlike some of Honor’s more expensive devices like the Honor 6, the Honor 5X doesn’t come with one of HiSilicon’s Kirin SoCs, and opts for a Qualcomm part instead. You can view the entire spec sheet for the Honor 5X in the table below.

Huawei Honor 5X Specifications
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 4 x 1.5GHz Cortex A53 (Performance) 4 x 1.2GHz Cortex A53 (Efficiency) Adreno 405
RAM	2GB LPDDR3-800
NAND	16GB + microSD
Display	5. 5″ 1920×1080 IPS LCD
Modem	2G / 3G / 4G LTE Category 4 (Integrated Qualcomm X5 Modem)
Dimensions	151.3mm x 76.3mm x 8.15mm; 158g
Camera	Rear Facing 13MP f/2.0 28mm equivalent IMX214
	Front Facing 5MP f/2.4 22mm equivalent OV5648
Battery	3000 mAh (11.4Wh)
Launch OS	Android 5.1.1 with EmotionUI 3.1
Connectivity	802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz Only, Bluetooth 4.1 GPS/GNSS, Micro USB 2.0
Launch Price (US)	$199

At $199, the Honor 5X certainly gives you a lot for your money. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 616 SoC. This is essentially a revised 615 with the Cortex-A53 performance cluster clocked at 1.5GHz and the efficiency cluster at 1.2GHz. It’s worth noting that we’ve actually seen Snapdragon 615 designs clocked at 1.5GHz and 1.11GHz, so this is just a small frequency bump on the second cluster and it isn’t something I’d expect to see significantly affect performance in the real world.

Snapdragon 616 uses Qualcomm’s Adreno 405 GPU. This is something that sets the Honor 5X apart from other Snapdragon 400-series based mid-range devices like the Moto G, as we’ve observed Adreno 405 perform three times faster than Adreno 305 and 306 in some situations. While Adreno 405 isn’t a GPU that will run the newest 3D games in 1080p, it’s enough to run simpler 3D titles at a lower resolution, and it should have no problems with the majority of simple 2D smartphone games.

The Honor 5X’s display is a 5.5″ 1920×1080 IPS panel. I’m surprised that 1080p displays have come to the mid range market as quickly as they have, and it’s looking like we won’t be seeing many 720p displays outside of the sub $200 range going forward.

Huawei has chosen Sony’s IMX214 for the rear-facing camera, and OmniVision’s OV5648 for the front-facing camera. IMX214 has become one of the choice cameras for mid range devices, with the 2015 Moto G also using it. Since it wasn’t long ago that flagship smartphones like the Nexus 6 were shipping with it one can hopefully expect good photos, although the quality of an OEM’s image processing and the capabilities of the SoC’s image signal processor will also have a significant impact on image quality.

The rest of the Honor 5X’s specs are fairly standard for this price point. You have 2GB of LPDDR3 memory, 16GB of NAND and a MicroSD slot, and 2.4GHz 802.11n WiFi plus Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS. The Honor 5X is powered by a 3000mAh battery, which is about what you’d expect from a 5.5″ device with a roughly 8mm profile.

One of Huawei’s big marketing points with the Honor 5X is the fact that it sports an aluminum chassis, which definitely helps to set it apart from most other mid range devices that are primarily made of plastic. While the materials used in a phone play a large role in whether it feels like a high quality device, there are many other factors that also contribute to whether it feels nice to hold in the hand.

In the case of the Honor 5X, the front of the phone actually looks a lot like the Huawei P8 and P8 Lite, although I would say it’s closer to the latter of the two. Comparing it to a photo from my P8 Lite review you can see how both phones have their sensors and earpieces placed in similar positions, and unfortunately both have the relatively large black border around the display that also exists on other Huawei smartphones. I really don’t understand this design choice, especially on the phones with white face plates.

The sides and back of the Honor 5X are made of aluminum. The sides have a sand blasted finish, while the back has a brushed finish. As far as $200 phones go, it’s definitely one of the best that I’ve seen. Of course, there’s still a huge difference between something like the Honor 5X and an aluminum unibody device. The low mass of the Honor 5X makes it pretty clear that the phone isn’t a complete aluminum shell with a front plate put in, and that you’re really dealing with a much thinner aluminum cover on the back. Even so, it’s a welcomed improvement over what you’ll get with most other smartphones at this price.

Although the Honor 5X is mostly made of aluminum, there are two plastic RF windows on the top and bottom. You don’t ever end up feeling these, but I wish that Huawei hadn’t gone and put a dimpled pattern on the inserts, because it just looks out of place and takes away from the otherwise high quality chassis.

The right side of the Honor 5X has the volume rocker and sleep/wake button, while the right side has two different removable trays. The first tray holds a Nano SIM card and a MicroSD card, while the second tray holds a Micro SIM. Dual standby support is a big feature in markets like India and China so it’s not surprising to see it show up on the Honor 5X.

Overall, I think Huawei has done a good job with the design of the Honor 5X, especially when you consider its $199 price point. Often when you see something that looks like metal on a $199 phone, it ends up really being plastic designed to look like aluminum or chrome. In the case of the Honor 5X, it really is an aluminum chassis, and that’s a big point of differentiation compared to something like the Moto G or the ASUS Zenfone 2.

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Review Huawei Honor 5X

Huawei Honor 5X is a real hit. In the budget smartphone, which was announced on October 27, 2015, you can find an aluminum case, an LTE module, a fingerprint scanner and a Full HD screen. Yesterday it seemed unbelievable, but this gadget breaks all the stereotypes. This is a new bourgeois with claims to premium.

Appearance and ergonomics

It is worth noting that Honor 5X is available in three colors at once: metallic silver, graphite gray and gold. There is a branded design of the line, which is immediately recognizable. The corners of the case are elegantly rounded, and the side frames near the display are reduced to a minimum. Moreover, all edges are carefully processed using a special machine. The case itself is made of aircraft-grade aluminum, distinguished by its lightness and beauty. Diamond polishing was used here, creating a special charm and magnificence. For an inexpensive smartphone, this model looks really stylish and impressive.

Due to the numerous treatments on the case, the smartphone fits perfectly in the hand. Ergonomics here is presented at the highest level. On the back there is a fingerprint scanner, which has a rounded shape for the best convenience. Moreover, the scanner can act as a touch button for the camera, answer calls and launch applications. The case is 8.2 mm thick, which is completely unnoticeable in the hand.

Display

Enjoy picture quality with full HD resolution. The Honor 5X uses a 5.5-inch IPS panel with increased brightness. Here, the viewing angles are normal, and the colors can be adjusted manually, since the standard values ​​will seem too cold to someone. The oleophobic coating also works well because glare has little to no effect on picture quality.

Hardware and performance

The Huawei Honor 5X smartphone has a 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor with a frequency of 1500 MHz and eight cores. The role of the graphics system is performed by the Adreno 405 chip with a nominal frequency of 550 MHz. This processor is a popular solution for the middle segment, and even for the budget class MSM8939 from Qualcomm is a great option. The device has 16 GB of storage memory, as well as 2 GB of RAM, which is now commonplace.

Huawei Honor 5X scores 34,000 on AnTuTu. 3DMark — 120 points. Unfortunately, due to high resolution and insufficient performance, 3D games very often slow down. You can play them only on medium or low graphics settings. Otherwise, the processor shows decent results, coping with many tasks confidently. Android 5.1 acts as the main platform, and EMUI 3.1 is installed on top with a convenient user interface.

Communication and sound

Honor 5X is able to function in almost all available LTE and 3G networks. There is Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), GLONASS and A-GPS. But NFC is not here. The sound from the speakers breaks out quite powerful, which is a pleasant surprise. Perhaps he lacks purity. But with headphones, the situation is even better. The earpiece performs well even in noisy environments.

Camera

The solid 13-megapixel camera in Honor 5X is especially bright in the daytime, and not even the sunniest. Photos can be a problem at night, but for its class, this is a truly decent camera. The front-facing 5-megapixel module with an 88-degree viewing angle has got a built-in self-portrait enhancer. Shooting video in classic Full HD resolution is no problem, as the output videos are clear and smooth. There are also some very successful shooting modes.

Conclusions

Surprisingly, Huawei Honor 5X is almost devoid of really weak points. This budget device, which has all the most important and necessary for today. A huge advantage of the smartphone is also a beautiful design in a metal «wrapper». In terms of its capabilities, Honor 5X is significantly ahead of many competitors in the domestic market.

Pros:

• Metal case.
• Excellent Full HD display.
• Advanced fingerprint reader.
• Decent performance.
• Great price.

Cons:

• Not suitable for graphics-heavy games.
• Gets very hot.

Specifications Huawei Honor 5X

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Huawei Honor 5X

General specifications
Model	Huawei Honor 5X 10, KIW-TL00, KIW-CL00, KIW-UL00
Announcement/sales date	October 2015 / October 2016
Dimensions	151. 3 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm.
Weight	158 g. 71	2 SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM), alternating mode operation
Operating system	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Communication standard in 2G networks	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 — SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800
3G communication standard	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 9 0006 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO / TD-SCDMA
Communication standard in 4G networks	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Display
Screen type	IPS LCD, 16M colors
Screen size	5.5 inches
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 @401 ppi
Multitouch	yes, up to 10 simultaneous touches 9007 1
Screen protector	Gorilla Glass 3
Sound
3. 5mm jack	yes
FM radio	yes
optional	DTS sound enhancement
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Satellite navigation	GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS/ BDS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11a /b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	v4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Internet connection	LTE, Cat4; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, EDGE, GPRS
NFC	No
Platform
CPU	Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616
GPU	Adreno 405
RAM	16 GB, 2 GB RAM — KIW-CL00, KIW-TL00 , KIW-TL00H, KII-L21, KII-L22, KII-L23 16 GB, 3 GB — KIW-AL10
Internal memory	16 GB
microSD up to 256GB
Camera
Camera	13 MP, f/2. 0, autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Camera functions	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama , HDR, LED Flash, autofocus
Video recording	1080p@30fps
Front camera	5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm
Battery
Battery type and capacity	Li-Ion 3000 mAh, fixed
Optional
Sensors	Light, proximity, fingerprint
Browser	HTML5
Email	IMAP, POP3, SMTP
Other	— Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Talk — MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player — MP4/H.263/H.264 player — Organizer — Document viewer — Voice dialing, voice commands
Equipment
Standard equipment	Honor 5X: 1 USB cable: 1 User manual: 1 Warranty card : 1 Charger 5V / 2A: 1

Prices

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3. 6

• 158 g, 8.15 mm

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow

• 5.5″

  1080×1920

• 12.98mp

• 3/2GB RAM

  Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2

• 3000mAh

  Li polymer

HUAWEI Honor 5X is a smartphone that attracts, first of all, with the concept of advanced equipment at a minimal cost. The stylish all-metal body will emphasize the high status of its user. The screen of this device with an IPS matrix has a diagonal of 5.5 inches, which allows you to comfortably view your favorite movies, web pages and play various modern games. The single-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 system as part of an 8-core processor with a frequency of 1.2-1.5 GHz will take care of the speed of the entire device, so that the user will not have to endure annoying freezes and slowdowns. Also, a capacious 3000 mAh battery was placed inside the case, which will ensure long-term operation of the device. HUAWEI Honor 5X is equipped with two high-quality cameras: a 13 MP main camera (for pictures and videos) and a 5 MP front camera (for selfies and video calls).

• Design
  

  • Height

    151. 3mm

  • Width

    76.3mm

  • Thickness

    8.15mm

  • Weight

    90 002 158g

  • Colors

    Grey, Gold, Silver

  • Case material

    Metal

• Screen
  

  • Sensor type

    IPS

  • Diagonal

    5.5”

  • Resolution

    9000 2 1080 x 1920

  • Pixel Density

    401ppi

  • Color Depth

    24bit

  • 90 002 Aspect Ratio

    16:9

  • Screen footprint

    72%

  • Other features

    Capacitive, Multitouch

  User rating
  (1 review
  )
  

  • Drop and scratch resistant?

  • Does this phone look beautiful to you?

  • Do you find it convenient?

  • Are the images on the screen clearly visible in bright sunlight?

• Operating system
  

  • OS

    Android

  • Operating system (OS)

    Android 6. 0 Marshmallow, Android 5.1

  • User interface (UI)

    Emotion 4.0, Emotion 3.1

  How often do updates come?
  (1 review
  )
  

• Processor Specifications
  

  • Processor (CPU)

    Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2

  • Process

    28nm

  • Processor core type

    4x 1. 5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53

  • Processor bit size 9 0003

    64bit

  • Instruction set architecture

    ARMv8

  • Level 1 cache (L1)

    16 kB + 16 kB

  • Level 2 cache (L2)

    2048 kb

  • Number of processor cores

    8

  • Processor clock speed

    1500 MHz

  • Graphics processing unit (GPU)

    Qualcomm Adreno 405

  • 90 002 Random access memory (RAM)

    3 GB, 2 GB

  • Type of RAM ( RAM)

    LPDDR3

  • Number of RAM channels

    Single channel

  • RAM frequency

    800MHz

  User rating
  (1 review
  )
  

  • Does it work well with daily use?

  • How does he handle demanding games?

  • Does it sound good?

• Built-in memory
  

• Main camera
  Number of optical elements (lenses)

  5

  1080p

• Video recording speed (frame rate)

  30 fps (frames per second)

• Sensor model

  Sony Exmor RS

• Sensor type

  CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) 9000 3

• Sensor size

  4. 69 x 3.52
  mm

• Pixel size

  1.127
  µm

• Crop factor

  7.38

• Focal length

  3.79mm

• Flash type

  Dual LED

• Image resolution

  12.98MP

• Camera options

  Self-timer, Macro mode, Digital stabilizer Image sizing, Digital zoom, Scene selection mode, Exposure compensation, ISO setting, White balance setting , Face detection, Touch focus, HDR, Panorama, Geotagging, Burst, Autofocus