Overall Score
27.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#5525)27.4
Performance(#5983)45.2
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5912)20.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5528)40.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor 5A
Short Review
- The Honor 5A features a compact design with dimensions of 144.2 x 72.5 x 9 mm and a weight of 140g, available in black, white, and gold.
- It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset and a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, it delivers basic performance suitable for everyday tasks.
- The device includes 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2200mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with EMUI 3.1, offering a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Honor 5A provides essential features in a lightweight and practical design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionFor Europe
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144.2 x 72.5 x 9 mm (5.68 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass