Overall Score
53.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#7533)53.3
Performance(#7037)54.3
Camera(#5210)42.1
Display(#7294)64.3
Battery(#4745)43.5
Build(#3461)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor Bee
Short Review
- The Honor Bee features a compact design with dimensions of 134.3 x 66.7 x 10 mm and a weight that enhances portability.
- Its 4.5-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 218 ppi, suitable for basic tasks but lacking HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Spreadtrum SC7731 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Mali-400MP2 GPU, paired with 1GB of RAM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is adequate for basic selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 1730 mAh capacity, but it lacks fast charging and wireless charging features.
- The device runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) with EMUI Lite 3, providing a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in black and white colors, though it does not feature water resistance.
- Overall, the Honor Bee is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Y5c
Display
Size4.5"
TypeTFT
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC7731
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1730 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1730 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions134.3 x 66.7 x 10 mm (5.29 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI Lite 3
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI Lite 3
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes