Honor X5c, Honor X5c Plus: Honor launched the Honor X5c and Honor X5c Plus in South Africa, bringing another budget-friendly smartphone to the mix. The two devices share a lot in common, from processors and displays to battery capacity, but differ slightly in cameras, storage, and color. Let’s take a closer look at what the new releases have to offer.
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Display and Design: Smooth Pictures at 90Hz
Honor X5c and X5c Plus are equipped with a 6.74-inch TFT LCD with a 720 × 1600 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, which delivers smoother scrolling and improved visual smoothness. Although the phones are entry-level, Honor has included Eye Comfort and Dynamic Dimming features to make the phones more comfortable to use for extended periods of time. The large screen size and the modern slanting design of both devices give a luxurious look, perfect for gaming, streaming, or browsing.
Performance and Hardware: Powerful and Effective
Both smartphones from the hood use the MediaTek Helio G81 processor with an octa-core CPU (two 2GHz Cortex-A75 and six 1.7GHz Cortex-A55) and an ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU at 820MHz. That offers good multitasking and gaming performance, coupled with stability for general consumers.
The phones are equipped with 4GB of RAM and 4GB virtual RAM, making switching between applications smoother. Storage includes 128GB, which is enough to handle applications, photos, and videos easily. The two phones also have a massive 5,260mAh battery with fast charging via 15W, making it easy to use for a full day.
Camera Setup: Plain Yet Efficient
The Honor X5c features a dual back camera setup that includes a 13MP main sensor and a 0.08MP QVGA sensor for depth. The Honor X5c Plus upgrades this to a 50MP main sensor, adding further sharpness to photos and detail. Both phones feature a 5MP front selfie camera, perfect for selfies and video calls. Features such as dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.1, and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) enhance convenience and reliability.
Pricing and Availability: Affordability for All
The Honor X5c is available in South Africa at SAR 299 with Tidal Blue and Midnight Black colors, along with a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model configuration. The phone will be available globally in Ocean Cyan and Meteor Silver, and also in a 128GB storage option.
The Honor X5c Plus, which is slightly pricier at SAR 329, comes in Ocean Cyan and Midnight Black with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. At this price, these two phones will be providing impressive value in the budget segment, with great performance, long battery life, and smooth 90Hz screens all for cheap.
Verdict: A Strong Entry-Level Duo
The Honor X5c and X5c Plus are excellent budget options for those who want decent daily performance without costing an arm and a leg. With sharp 90Hz screens, gigantic batteries, and clean software, they are perfect for students, first-time phone buyers, or someone needing a good backup device.