Honor 5A
The Honor 5A is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144.2 x 72.5 x 9 mm (5.68 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, June. Released 2016, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
140g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144.2 x 72.5 x 9 mm (5.68 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 5A does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Honor 5A does not have NFC.
Yes, the Honor 5A supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Honor 5A supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Honor 5A has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 5A ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1.
The Honor 5A uses microUSB 2.0.
The Honor 5A supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Honor 5A has 4.0, A2DP.
