Huawei announced the launch of the Honor 5C smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Honor 5C phone with 5.2 inches display, HiSilicon Kirin 650 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The Huawei Honor 5C comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.2 inches phone comes with IPS display (1080 x 1920 px). The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption.
Huawei Honor 5C specifications
| Brand | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Name | Honor 5C |
| Model | H5C |
| Release date | 2016 |
Body
The weight of Huawei Honor 5C is about 5.5 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (5.79 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches).
| Weight | 5.5 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.79 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches |
| Colors | gold, gray, silver |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Huawei Honor 5C comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
|---|---|
| SoC | HiSilicon Kirin 650 |
| CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A72, Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 |
Display
The size of Honor 5C screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.2 inches IPS display of Huawei Honor 5C with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Huawei Honor 5C (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Honor 5C is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 8 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Huawei Honor 5C supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Honor 5C phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Honor 5C isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Honor 5C phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Huawei phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Honor 5C phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, fingerprint, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Honor 5C, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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