Posh Icon HD X551
The Posh Icon HD X551 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · 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
Size5.5" · 153.2 x 79 x 8.2 mm (6.03 x 3.11 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 115g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, November. Released 2016, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
115g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
153.2 x 79 x 8.2 mm (6.03 x 3.11 x 0.32 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/ Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Dark Grey, White, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Posh Icon HD X551 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Posh Icon HD X551 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Posh Icon HD X551 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Posh Icon HD X551 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/ Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Posh Icon HD X551 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Posh Icon HD X551 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Posh Icon HD X551 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Posh Icon HD X551 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Posh Icon HD X551 has 4.0, A2DP, EDR.
