Honor X5 Plus The Honor X5 Plus is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,200 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2023).
2023 · Lower-mid-range · Android 13 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.56" · 163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Chipset Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB | 64GB
Main Camera 50 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,200 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
269 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,200 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
📱 Design & Build
Weight
188g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Colors
Cyan Lake, Midnight Black
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Honor X5 Plus support 5G?› No, the Honor X5 Plus does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Honor X5 Plus have NFC?› Yes, the Honor X5 Plus has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Honor X5 Plus support wireless charging?› No, the Honor X5 Plus charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Honor X5 Plus support fast charging?› Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Does the Honor X5 Plus have expandable storage?› Yes, the Honor X5 Plus supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Honor X5 Plus support dual SIM?› The Honor X5 Plus SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Honor X5 Plus have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Honor X5 Plus has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Honor X5 Plus have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Honor X5 Plus ship with?› The Honor X5 Plus ships with Android 13, MagicOS 7.1.
What type of USB port does the Honor X5 Plus use?› The Honor X5 Plus uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Does the Honor X5 Plus support Wi-Fi 7?› The Honor X5 Plus supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Honor X5 Plus support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Honor X5 Plus has 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
