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Honor X5b

Honor X5b

Brand: HONOR
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.56" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio G36
  • Battery: 5200mAh
  • Launch Date: 2024, October
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 14, Magic OS 8
  • Body: 194g, 8.7mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2024, October 22
Status Available. Released 2024, October

Body

Dimensions 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight 194 g (6.84 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type TFT LCD, 90Hz, 530 nits (HBM)
Size 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 14, Magic OS 8
Chipset Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Card slot microSDXC
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Auxiliary lens
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC No
Radio Unspecified
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type Li-Po 5200 mAh
Charging 10W wired

Misc

Colors Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
Price About 80 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.8
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 5 / 10
  • Auto Focus 5 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 4 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 5 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Features a large 5,200mAh battery providing excellent all-day longevity.
  2. Offers a 90Hz refresh rate display for smoother scrolling in the budget segment.
  3. Runs on the modern Android 14 operating system out of the box.
  4. Includes USB Type-C connectivity for modern charging standards.
  5. Equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rarity in higher-end phones.
  6. Supports expandable storage via a dedicated microSDXC card slot.
  7. Features a respectable 13MP main camera that performs well in daylight.
  8. Sleek, lightweight, and modern design with a comfortable matte finish.
  9. Offers face unlock and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick security.
  10. Very competitive price point for a 4G device, ideal for entry-level users.

CONS

  1. Only supports 10W charging, resulting in very slow charging speeds for a 5200mAh battery.
  2. Powered by an entry-level MediaTek Helio G36 processor that can struggle with heavy tasks.
  3. Display resolution is limited to HD+ (720 x 1612), not full HD.
  4. No 5G support, limited to 4G connectivity.
  5. Low-light or night photography is underwhelming despite the 13MP sensor.
  6. No NFC functionality for contactless payments.
  7. Comes with only 64GB of internal storage, which may fill up fast.
  8. Not suitable for demanding games (e.g., PUBG is unplayable above low settings).
  9. No gyroscope support, which limits AR app capabilities.
  10. The 5MP front camera produces average quality images

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