Huawei Honor 5C

Huawei Honor 5C runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The smartphone has a 5.2-inch Full HD display. It has a 13 MP rear camera with a LED flash and an 8 MP front facing camera. The device is powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor and 2GB RAM. It has 16GB internal storage which can further be expanded via a microSD card. Connectivity options include 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and a microUSB 2.0 port. The device is powered by a non-removableLi-Ion 3,000 mAh battery. Latest variants of this mobile are Honor 8 and Honor 8C.

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Processor : HiSilicon Kirin 650
RAM : 2 GB
Storage : 16 GB
Battery : 3000 mAh battery
Camera : Single
Display : IPS LCD
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Hybrid
Operating System : Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)

Honor 5C: Pros & Cons

7.3
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Inexpensive
  • Decent camera performance
  • Great battery life
  • Bad Stuff
  • Poor display
  • Average overall performance
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Huawei Honor 5C Details

Huawei Honor 5C is basically the successor to the previously launched Honor 4C. The smartphone makes its mark with plenty of changes from its predecessor which makes the latest offering attractive. The device is expected to compete with the LeEco 1s, Redmi Note 3 and Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus.
Design and Display
The Honor 5C sports a metal unibody design with curved edges that fits perfectly on the palms and can be carried around easily. The body is made of aircraft-grade aluminum that makes the device lighter than the Honor 4C. Emulating the Redmi Note 3 and the LeEco 1S, the fingerprint scanner is located right below the rear imaging piece. Powered by Fingerprint Identification 2.0, the company claims that the smartphone can be unlocked in less than 0.5 seconds. On the front, the 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD display is combined with great viewing angles. The smartphone reproduces vivid and vibrant images which make the screen readable even in the most demanding cases.
Camera and Storage
One can capture stunning selfies and can enjoy high-quality video calling experience courtesy an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter which has a 77-degree wide-angle lens. The rear camera on the Honor 5C is 13-megapixel that has the capability of recording Full HD videos and impressive images. The LED flash located beside the back camera supports low-light imaging. You needn't worry about storage as the smartphone ships with 16GB of internal storage space that can further be expanded via a microSD card using the Hybrid SIM slot up to 128GB.
Performance and Connectivity
The Honor 5C is designed to deliver smooth and lag-free performance as the device is powered by an octa-core Kirin 650 chipset which is clocked at 2GHz. Users can also work on multiple apps simultaneously without worrying about any performance drop as the chipset is paired with 2GB RAM. It supports an array of connectivity options which include 4G, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
Battery and Platform
The Huawei Honor 5C is fuelled by a 3,000 mAh battery that carries enough juice to keep your device powered for an entire day. On the software front, it runs the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system wrapped under Emotion UI 4.1. The Honor 5C feels like a premium smartphone thanks to its metal outfit. The device is ideal for watching videos and playing games as it comes with a big 5.2-inch display. Other attractive aspects include a fingerprint reader and an impressive camera.

Huawei Honor 5C Specifications

Summary

Launch Date June 30, 2016 (Official)
Processor Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 650
RAM 2 GB
Internal Memory 16 GB
Screen Size 5.2 inches (13.21 cms)
Battery Capacity 3000 mAh

Performance

Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 650
No Of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 1.7GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
RAM 2 GB
Graphics Mali-T830 MP2

Design

Build Metal frame Metal back panel
Height 5.79 inches (147.1 mm)
Width 2.91 inches (73.8 mm)
Thickness 0.33 inches (8.3 mm)
Weight 156 grams
Screen Unlock Fingerprint

Display

Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
Display Type IPS LCD
Size 5.2 inches (13.21 cms)
Pixel Density 424 pixels per inch (ppi)
Protection No
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 68.51 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Single
Rear camera (Primary) 13 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 8 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture
Sensor Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Flash LED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 3000 mAh
Removable No
Talk Time Up to 18.9 Hours (3G) Up to 31.5 Hours (2G)
Standby Time Up to 630 Hours (3G) Up to 600 Hours (2G)
Fast Charging No
Wireless Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 16 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 128 GB (Hybrid Slot)

Software

Operating System Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Custom UI EMUI

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Hybrid
Network SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G
Wi-Fi Yes, with b/g/n
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.1
USB microUSB 2.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset No
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: H.263, H.264, MPEG4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Back
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompass
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