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Honor 5X

Released: January 1, 2015
Discontinued

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Display

5.5"

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Capacity

3000 mAh

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Main Camera

13 MP

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RAM

3 GB

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616

Honor 5X is a smartphone released in 2015 featuring 5.50-inch display, Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 processor, 3GB RAM, 3000mAh battery.

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The Honor 5X is a smartphone from Honor featuring Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 processor, 5.5" IPS_LCD, 13MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Honor 5X in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.5/10

If you're thinking about buying the Honor 5X in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

Honor 5X is an outdated phone released in 2015. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5.5" IPS_LCD · Hz

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616

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RAM

2GB / 3GB

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Internal Storage

16GB

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Main Camera

13MP f/2.0

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Capacity

3,000mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

WhiteBlackGold

Honor 5X in detail

Honor 5X display

The Honor 5X has a 5.5-inch IPS_LCD display with FHD resolution. Pixel density is 401 ppi, which keeps text and images very sharp.

Performance

It is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm). RAM goes up to 3 GB. Storage starts at 16 GB (eMMC 4.5), with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 13 MP with f/2.0 aperture. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 5 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 3,000 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.

Design & software

It weighs 158 g. It runs Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.

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