Honor 5c
The Honor 5c is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 650 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 156g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 650 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 650 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Weight
156g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm (5.79 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
