Honor X5b

The phone features a 6.56-inch TFT LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. It measures 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm and weighs 194g. Running on Android 14, Magic OS 8, and powered by an octa-core processor, the Honor handset handles multitasking and basic gaming decently.

The 13MP primary camera and 5MP front lens for selfie capture basic but decent photos. A 3.5mm jack port and loudspeaker provide a suitable audio system for your entertainment. Unfortunately, if you love FM Radio, you will not have your favorite station’s broadcasts unless you buy data bundles or access a reliable Wi-Fi source.

The 4G handset features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, and Wi-Fi Direct for internet connectivity. Bluetooth 5.1 enables fast internet connection to your other devices. NFC enables cashless payments to systems that support this technology.

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, ensures speedy data transfer and charging of the handset. A Li-Po 5200 mAh powers the handset, providing at least 1.5 days on typical use. Recharge the battery with the 35W adapter and achieve 100% in about an hour.

Key Features

• RAM: 4GB
• Internal Storage: 64GB
• Display: 6.56-inch TFT LCD
• OS: Android 14, Magic OS 8
• Chipset: Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
• Main Camera: 13MP + Auxiliary Lens
• Selfie Camera: 5MP
• Connectivity: 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB-C 2.o
• Battery: 5200mAh, 10W wired
• Colors: Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
• Multiple colors to choose from: Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black.
• It runs on Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0, providing a user-friendly interface.
• The large 6.56-inch display with a peak brightness of 530 nits is sufficient for browsing and streaming videos. It offers an above-average viewing experience.
• A 5200 mAh battery and 10W fast charging support are sufficient to ensure longevity in use and maximum productivity without frequent recharges.
• Supports a 3.5mm jack port for wired headphone connectivity.
• Supports MicroSD for storage expansion.
• 90Hz Refresh Rate – Smooth scrolling and better visuals
• Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner providing convenient and secure unlocking.
• Limited to 4G Network. No 5G support.
• A TFT screen is not the best for an optimal viewing experience.
• No FM Radio.
• Basic Camera Setup. The 13MP rear camera lacks advanced features.
• Low resolution. 720 x 1612 pixels, with a 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density), provides a less desirable user viewing experience.
• Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) is limited in processing speed compared to more robust processors.
• At 194g and 8.4mm, it is a relatively weighty and thick smartphone. This does not appeal to users who prefer lighter and slimmer smartphones.
• Single RAM & Storage Option – No higher memory variants available.
• Slow Charging – 10W wired charging isn’t the fastest.

Specifications

• Brand: Honor
• Model Name: X5b
• Status: Available. Announced and released: October 2024
• Body and Physical Attributes: Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in) Weight: 194g SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Colorways: Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
• Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
• Weight: 194g
• SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
• Colorways: Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
• 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)
• 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)
• Camera Set up: Front Camera 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Video: 1080p@30fps. Main Camera 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide) Auxiliary lens Features: LED flash Video: 1080p@30fps
• Audio Support: Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm jack: Yes
• Performance: OS: Android 14, Magic OS 8 Chipset: Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• Internal Storage: Card slot: microSDXC Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM
• 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
• Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
• 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
• 4G bands: LTE
• Speed: HSPA, LTE
• Connectivity and Communications Support: 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: Type-C 2.0, OTG
• 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: Type-C 2.0, OTG
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
• Battery: Type: Li-Po 5200 mAh Charging: 10W