HONOR Philippines recently released three budget-friendly smartphones. One of them is the HONOR X5 Plus, aimed at those who are really on a budget, given that it’s the most affordable in the batch. But for PHP 5,490, did HONOR manage to pack this device with features? Read our thoughts below.
For something that is priced below PHP 6K, the HONOR X5 Plus is a good-looking device, especially this Cyan Lake model. It sports a metallic paint job with flat sides for the frame. So, quality-wise, it’s great for a budget phone.
The back panel has this frosted finish with a reflective accent for the camera module.
It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a loudspeaker at the bottom.
For the screen, we have a 6.56-inch panel with HD+ resolution with thick bezels and a drop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. While the display is entry-level, HONOR managed to give it a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth animations and transitions.
If you’re planning to use this as your daily shooter, it is equipped with 50MP main and 2MP depth cameras. While it allows you to shoot at a high resolution, the quality and performance are mediocre. There are sufficient details in bright conditions, but the colors are a bit washed out. It’s slow when shooting indoors, resulting in slightly blurred photos. You can still use it for social media, but make sure to shoot with steady hands and tweak the photos before uploading.
In terms of performance, we have a Helio G36 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. Don’t expect high-performance gaming with this configuration, but it should be enough for social media use. You’ll also be able to use it for a long time thanks to its 5,200mAh battery, although charging will be slow as it only supports 10W.
To sum it up, the HONOR X5 Plus is a nice smartphone for those on a budget. While it’s not an ideal device for high-res media consumption or gaming, it should be enough for those who heavily use social media.
The HONOR X5 Plus is available through HONOR PH’s official Shopee Mall.
