Overall Score
31.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4762)31.3
Performance(#4047)61.5
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#3623)15.6
Connectivity(#4860)45.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor 5c
Short Review
- The Honor 5c features a sleek design with dimensions of 147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 156g, available in Silver, Gray, and Gold.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp pixel density of approximately 424 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 650 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-T830MP2 GPU, delivering satisfactory performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports standard charging and lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 (upgradable to 7.0) with EMUI 4.1, the software experience is functional but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is equipped with a headphone jack but lacks stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Honor 5c provides a balanced combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAsia model has fingerprint sensorAlso known as Huawei Honor 7 Lite, Huawei GT3
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 650 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T830MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm (5.79 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight156 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSilver, Gray, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR1.26 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass