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Honor 5X Unlocked Smartphone, 16GB Dark Grey (US Warranty)
Brand | HUAWEI |
Model Name | Honor 5X - Grey |
Wireless Carrier | Virgin Mobile |
Operating System | Android |
Cellular Technology | 4G |
Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
Connectivity Technology | Infrared |
Color | Dark Grey |
Screen Size | 5.5 Inches |
Wireless network technology | GSM, LTE |
About this item
- Unlocked Dual SIM LTE smartphone with three card slots. Supports nano-sim, micro-SIM, and a microSD card up to 128GB. Works with AT&T and T-Mobile Networks.
- Sleek, robust housing crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum made with four metal finishing processes.
- An accurate fast fingerprint sensor improves with time and unlocks in 0.5 Seconds. Set your fingers as shortcuts to call contacts and take photos.
- Powered by Android 5.1 Lollipop with 16GB Internal memory and 2 GB RAM. A Qualcomm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor renders a smooth, responsive experience.
- A Picture perfect 5.5-Inch, 1080P full HD display can Show off your 13MP Camera pictures with shooting modes like time-lapse, slow-motion, and perfect-selfie. Please Note: Kindly refer the User Guide before use which is highly essential.
- Model KIW-L24; compatible with Micro and/or Nano SIM Cards
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Unique Three Card Slots Design to Meet More Personal NeedsThe first phone to feature two fully compatible 4G LTE SIM slots: nano-SIM, micro-SIM, and one microSD card slot, allowing expandable storage space up to 128GB. |
Clarity of Vision with 5.5-inch, 1080p Full- HD DisplayYour next million dollar shot is one touch away with honor 5x’s 1920 x 1080 pixel, 16.7 million color, 5.5-inch, 1080p Full-HD IPS display with improved color reproduction and viewing angles. |
Lightning-fast, Intuitive Fingerprint ID
The built-in, second-generation, FPC rim-free touch fingerprint sensor offers greater accuracy and an outstanding 0.5-second unlocking time.
Register your fingerprint ID in just six easy steps and offers an extra layer of security with its file safe, App Lock and Visitor Mode features.
Honor 5x Incorporates the latest privacy, security and storage features with EMUI 3.1. Easily hide home screen apps, store personal files, and protect sensitive information.
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What is an unlocked phone?An unlocked phone is a device that is not bound to any carrier or plan. It allows you to choose your phone first and your carrier second. Upon selecting a plan, simply insert the carrier's SIM card into the phone and you're ready to go. If you decide you want to change carriers down the road or want to take an international trip, it's as simple as replacing your existing SIM card with a new SIM and activating your new plan. |
What are the benefits of an unlocked phone?Freedom: Choose the carrier with the best service or price. If you find a better deal later, you have the ability to change to a different carrier. Travel: Take your phone internationally and use the carrier of your choice. It's as easy as inserting an active SIM card. Selection: Choose the phone with the features you want, whether or not your carrier sells it, and get more service options without a contract. |
How do I set up my unlocked phone?The first thing you’ll need is a SIM card for your desired carrier. When activated, the SIM card will let your phone connect to your carrier’s network. If you decide to upgrade to a newer unlocked phone in the future, you can easily remove the SIM card from your old phone and put it in your new phone—just make sure you get the right size of SIM card (nano, micro, or standard) for your phone. If you want to use your phone while traveling internationally, you can easily buy a SIM card for a carrier that operates where you’re traveling. As long as it’s activated, you can just swap SIM cards when you arrive at your destination. |
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Product Dimensions | 5.9 x 3 x 0.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.4 ounces |
ASIN | B019O8YX1K |
Item model number | HUAWEI HONOR 5X |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | Android |
RAM | 16 GB |
Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
Connectivity technologies | Infrared |
Special features | fingerprint-sensor, smartphone, dual-sim, lte |
Display resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Scanner Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Other camera features | Rear |
Form Factor | Smartphone |
Color | Dark Grey |
Phone Talk Time | 10 Hours |
Whats in the box | Handset^Charger^MicroUSB cable^Quick Start Guide^Warranty card |
Department | HUAWEI |
Manufacturer | Huawei Device USA Inc |
Date First Available | January 6, 2016 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
Standing screen display size | 5.5 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 2 GB |
Weight | 0.34 Pounds |
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Product Description
Honor 5X puts the future in the palm of your hand. The sleek, Robust housing is made with four metal finishing processes making the diamond-polished, aircraft-aluminum body is perfectly ergonomic. A faster and more Accurate fingerprint sensor improves as you use it, unlocking your phone in half a second. You can even tap the fingerprint sensor to take photos and selfies. Being connected has never been easier. Honor 5X features a nano-sim, Micro-SIM, and a microSD card slot for extra storage up to 128GB. The unlocked LTE smartphone works with any GSM network with automatic band switching technology to deliver a stronger signal. The beautiful 5.5-Inch, full HD screen is bright even in the glaring sun. Plus, Honor 5X comes with a high-transparency screen protector to keep your display scratch free. No phone is complete without an excellent camera. Honor 5X sports a cutting-edge 13MP camera that can capture high-quality images in a variety of different shooting scenarios. It features a wide F2.0 aperture, 28 mm wide angle Lens with five elements, Blue glass infrared filter, and Macro mode for Close-Up shots from just a few centimeters away.
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Customers like the quality, cost and performance of the cellular phone. For example, they mention it's a very good phone, it feels and looks like a premium phone and that it'll be a great deal. They appreciate the appearance and battery life. Opinions are mixed on speed.
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Customers like the quality of the cellular phone. They say it's a top-drawer, very good phone that looks like a premium phone. Customers are also impressed with the build, fast fingerprint scanner, and battery life. They mention that it has a great and practical phone with a good camera.
"...It feels and looks like a premium phone.3000mAh BATTERY LIFEThe battery life on the Honor 5x is forever...." Read more
"...In terms of version 4.0, I am extremely satisfied with the stock launcher...." Read more
"...All in all, it’s a very good phone, and you can’t beat the price for the features. I just wish that the Bluetooth worked...." Read more
"...---The battery life is unbelievable. Super-fantastic and phenomenal even. Really, it's just unreal...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the price of the cellular phone. They mention that it is amazing for the price, a decent performer at this price point, and feels very expensive in the hand. They also say that it's very competitive with higher end, higher priced phones. Overall, customers find it to be a great upgrade for prepaid users looking to get out of their contract.
"...Not as nice as a Galaxy, or iPhone, but it’s definitely good for this price-level. I watched a bunch of Netflix, Youtube, etc...." Read more
"...Original headline: great hardware, excellent price, EMUI (Huawei android) is annoying and hard to replace...." Read more
"...I am completely impressed with this phone. It feels much more expensive than what it costs and looks amazing, you won't be embarrassed of this phone..." Read more
"...The build quality is very nice and feels very expensive in the hand...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the cellular phone. Some mention that the EMUI feels quite elegant and works rather well. They are impressed with its capabilities, saying that it performs well in 90% of non-game apps. Some are happy with the results produced and say that the phone functions like a phone. They also say that WiFi and Bluetooth worked perfectly and that the fingerprint sensor works flawlessly.
"...time I’ve used it to unlock the phone, it’s done so smoothly and without any issues...." Read more
"...-To me, the most important thing with a cell phone is its ability to function like a phone...." Read more
"...won’t comment on that camera either—except to say that it works when using the mirror app..." Read more
"...WIFI and Bluetooth worked perfectly and the sound through the headphones is really good. Has more bass than my old LG G2...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the cellular phone. They say the visual choices are keen, the screen looks sharp and crisp, and the strip and back give it a nice expensive elegant finish. Some customers also mention that the pictures are stunning.
"...first ‘real’ low cost phone that has a metal body, large battery, beautiful screen, fingerprint reader, decent cameras, and a decent processor...." Read more
"...First impression of the phone: It has a very nice look about it. It's very thin and very light in the hand...." Read more
"...All-in-all, if you’re looking for a fast, slim, modern, stylish, metal-cased, dual-sim phone for under $200, you probably can’t go wrong with the..." Read more
"...Super-fantastic and phenomenal even. Really, it's just unreal. I can go 2-3 days between charges with normal usage...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the cellular phone. They mention that it has an outstanding battery life, and that it flat out saves battery power. They also appreciate the battery saving feature, which recommends certain actions to save battery power, and the 3000 mAh battery.
"...that it’s the first ‘real’ low cost phone that has a metal body, large battery, beautiful screen, fingerprint reader, decent cameras, and a decent..." Read more
"...Two weeks daily use observations:---The battery life is unbelievable. Super-fantastic and phenomenal even. Really, it's just unreal...." Read more
"...Also this battery is a beast!! I got a little over 6 hours of on screen time with my phone being off the charger for over 20 hours!..." Read more
"...Battery Life - The phone has a 3000 mAh battery. This is probably the best feature the phone has to offer...." Read more
Customers like the fingerprint sensor on the cellular phone. They mention it's great, fast, and works like a champion. Some say the fingerprint reader is in the perfect position and setting up the sensor was easy.
"...phone that has a metal body, large battery, beautiful screen, fingerprint reader, decent cameras, and a decent processor...." Read more
"...Then, I tested it out and really like it now. The fingerprint control, like swiping down to pull down the notification menu / swiping up to show..." Read more
"...My observations:-The Fingerprint reader is really, really fantastic...." Read more
"...And, like the more expensive Moto 4G Plus, the 5X is also equipped with a fingerprint reader and a 1080p full HD display...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the cellular phone. They mention that the camera takes good pictures, the focusing is good, and the screen is very clear and sharp. Some say that the display isn't as sharp as more expensive devices, and blacks. However, most are happy with the speed and quality of photos that they have taken with the phone.
"...a metal body, large battery, beautiful screen, fingerprint reader, decent cameras, and a decent processor...." Read more
"...Hopefully a software update fixes this. The rest of the camera is far better than you'd expect on such a low $$ phone, but obviously nothing..." Read more
"...Otherwise: brightness, clarity, etc. are all very good.-I found the size of the unit to be right on the edge of “too big”...." Read more
"...on the quality of the back camera—other than to say: it works; it takes pictures and they look fine to me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the cellular phone. Some mention that it's very fast, and the GPS response is really fast. They also say that Amazon Prime Video and Netflix load quickly and work smoothly. However, some customers say that the phone has occasional slight lags, and would slow down very quickly if they used Google Now or Assistant or maps. They say the OS is still a bit sluggish and there is a delay when taking a photo.
"...The camera is quick. Quicker than the Nexus 5x camera, but I don’t think it’s as vivid as it could be in low light...." Read more
"...Even using a 2-amp charger, this phone still takes ages to fully charge...." Read more
"...-Solid Feel-Very Fast, and more importantly, Accurate fingerprint reader.-Beautiful Screen-Tons of Features..." Read more
"...This box comes up every three seconds while you’re in the app using the microphone...." Read more
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The Huawei Honor 5x is the first of its kind. It’s not a game changer in terms of the latest and the greatest. It’s a game changer in that it’s the first ‘real’ low cost phone that has a metal body, large battery, beautiful screen, fingerprint reader, decent cameras, and a decent processor.
For the longest time, phone makers reserved metal smartphones and fingerprint readers for their ‘flagship’ models. Only those who pay $600+ (un-subsidized) would have the luxury of accessing those new features. The Huawei Honor 5x was designed to disrupt that philosophy.
For reference, my previous phones were:
Nexus 5
Oneplus One
Oneplus Two
Nexus 5x
VALUE
At a very low $200 price point at launch, the Honor 5x is currently one of the best values in terms of specs, features, build material and support. To get to that price point, Huawei had to cut back on a few things like NFC, a faster processor and a camera quality. This may sound like a huge deal breaker, and it may as well be if you’re coming from a flagship phone from any other maker, but at $200, what the Honor 5x is able to pack into the phone is way better than any other phone in that same price range. (Name a metal high quality phone with a fingerprint reader that can be purchased at $200 at launch day. 02/05/2016)
SPEED
***Update 02/19/2016 After nearly 20 days using this phone as my primary phone, I'm finally ready to comment on the performance. Comparing the Honor 5x with my previous phone, the Nexus 5x, I would have to say that they seem identical. I actually haven't notice any significant lag on the Honor 5x whereas with my Nexus 5x, I've notice significant lag with similar apps. Just as a disclosure, I do not play mobile games much so I can't vouch whether this phone would be great for gaming. ***
FINGERPRINT READER
The Honor 5x’s fingerprint reader is pretty snappy. I can and probably will say that it’s quicker than the Nexus 5x’s fingerprint reader. Every time I’ve used it to unlock the phone, it’s done so smoothly and without any issues. What’s neat about their fingerprint software is that they’ll allow you assign specific privacy settings or actions per finger. An example is that I have set my left hand middle finger to unlock the phone in Guest Mode. This will hide all the apps I would prefer to be private (ie. Amazon, whatsapp, tinder, okcupid, etc). What I have noticed though is that when opening up in ‘Guest Mode’, the apps that are marked private will be viewable for a second before they disappear. This may be the limitation of the processor or maybe the coding in the software. Hopefully this is something that can be updated in future updates.
CAMERA
The Honor 5x’s camera isn’t the best in low light. So far a majority of my shots has been indoors of my dog and food, and I’ve found that the images look a bit dull. The camera is quick. Quicker than the Nexus 5x camera, but I don’t think it’s as vivid as it could be in low light.
ALUMINUM METAL BODY
The most noticeable feature of the Honor 5x would have to be the metal body. Huawei used quality build materials for this phone and it shows. It feels and looks like a premium phone.
3000mAh BATTERY LIFE
The battery life on the Honor 5x is forever. It has a larger battery than the iPhone 6S Plus which says a thing or two about a thing or two. So going 1.5 days of casual use without charging is doable. The only real downside is that the phone doesn’t utilize quick charging. I suppose you’ll rarely need it with a battery this size, but most people these days have power anxiety whenever they see a phone with less than 50%. Granted for the Honor 5x, 50% will last at least another half day, it’s oddly comforting to know that the phone is floating around 80-100% power.
BLOATWEAR
My biggest and only real complaint about this phone is Huawei’s Launcher EMUI. It’s heavy and full of apps and junk I prefer not to have. It’s as if Huawei was targeting price conscious iPhone users who would be willing to make the switch. It’s not a deal breaker for me as I know someone will eventually find a way to load pure Android onto the phone. In the meantime, I would RECOMMEND anybody who purchases this to download the Google Now Launcher or any other launcher. This won't completely mask the Huawei's feature, but it'll make the phone more manageable. I have yet to experience any significant lag with the Google Now Launcher with this phone.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Would I recommend this phone? Most definitely
2. Would I recommend it to everybody? Probably not. If you’re coming from a faster flagship phone, I would tell you to keep your phone.
3. Who is this phone for? This phone is an easy upgrade for any android user who hasn’t upgraded their phone in the last year. Those who are okay with having a second or third tiered phone. Those who are looking for the ‘bang for their buck’. The Huawei Honor 5x is a game changer in terms of value.
[...] Thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2016
The Huawei Honor 5x is the first of its kind. It’s not a game changer in terms of the latest and the greatest. It’s a game changer in that it’s the first ‘real’ low cost phone that has a metal body, large battery, beautiful screen, fingerprint reader, decent cameras, and a decent processor.
For the longest time, phone makers reserved metal smartphones and fingerprint readers for their ‘flagship’ models. Only those who pay $600+ (un-subsidized) would have the luxury of accessing those new features. The Huawei Honor 5x was designed to disrupt that philosophy.
For reference, my previous phones were:
Nexus 5
Oneplus One
Oneplus Two
Nexus 5x
VALUE
At a very low $200 price point at launch, the Honor 5x is currently one of the best values in terms of specs, features, build material and support. To get to that price point, Huawei had to cut back on a few things like NFC, a faster processor and a camera quality. This may sound like a huge deal breaker, and it may as well be if you’re coming from a flagship phone from any other maker, but at $200, what the Honor 5x is able to pack into the phone is way better than any other phone in that same price range. (Name a metal high quality phone with a fingerprint reader that can be purchased at $200 at launch day. 02/05/2016)
SPEED
***Update 02/19/2016 After nearly 20 days using this phone as my primary phone, I'm finally ready to comment on the performance. Comparing the Honor 5x with my previous phone, the Nexus 5x, I would have to say that they seem identical. I actually haven't notice any significant lag on the Honor 5x whereas with my Nexus 5x, I've notice significant lag with similar apps. Just as a disclosure, I do not play mobile games much so I can't vouch whether this phone would be great for gaming. ***
FINGERPRINT READER
The Honor 5x’s fingerprint reader is pretty snappy. I can and probably will say that it’s quicker than the Nexus 5x’s fingerprint reader. Every time I’ve used it to unlock the phone, it’s done so smoothly and without any issues. What’s neat about their fingerprint software is that they’ll allow you assign specific privacy settings or actions per finger. An example is that I have set my left hand middle finger to unlock the phone in Guest Mode. This will hide all the apps I would prefer to be private (ie. Amazon, whatsapp, tinder, okcupid, etc). What I have noticed though is that when opening up in ‘Guest Mode’, the apps that are marked private will be viewable for a second before they disappear. This may be the limitation of the processor or maybe the coding in the software. Hopefully this is something that can be updated in future updates.
CAMERA
The Honor 5x’s camera isn’t the best in low light. So far a majority of my shots has been indoors of my dog and food, and I’ve found that the images look a bit dull. The camera is quick. Quicker than the Nexus 5x camera, but I don’t think it’s as vivid as it could be in low light.
ALUMINUM METAL BODY
The most noticeable feature of the Honor 5x would have to be the metal body. Huawei used quality build materials for this phone and it shows. It feels and looks like a premium phone.
3000mAh BATTERY LIFE
The battery life on the Honor 5x is forever. It has a larger battery than the iPhone 6S Plus which says a thing or two about a thing or two. So going 1.5 days of casual use without charging is doable. The only real downside is that the phone doesn’t utilize quick charging. I suppose you’ll rarely need it with a battery this size, but most people these days have power anxiety whenever they see a phone with less than 50%. Granted for the Honor 5x, 50% will last at least another half day, it’s oddly comforting to know that the phone is floating around 80-100% power.
BLOATWEAR
My biggest and only real complaint about this phone is Huawei’s Launcher EMUI. It’s heavy and full of apps and junk I prefer not to have. It’s as if Huawei was targeting price conscious iPhone users who would be willing to make the switch. It’s not a deal breaker for me as I know someone will eventually find a way to load pure Android onto the phone. In the meantime, I would RECOMMEND anybody who purchases this to download the Google Now Launcher or any other launcher. This won't completely mask the Huawei's feature, but it'll make the phone more manageable. I have yet to experience any significant lag with the Google Now Launcher with this phone.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Would I recommend this phone? Most definitely
2. Would I recommend it to everybody? Probably not. If you’re coming from a faster flagship phone, I would tell you to keep your phone.
3. Who is this phone for? This phone is an easy upgrade for any android user who hasn’t upgraded their phone in the last year. Those who are okay with having a second or third tiered phone. Those who are looking for the ‘bang for their buck’. The Huawei Honor 5x is a game changer in terms of value.
[...] Thank you!
I also bought a Motorola Moto X Pure first, then this. The screen on this phone is 10x better than the Moto X Pure, which really surprised me. Whites are white on the Honor 5X, as compared to yellow on the Moto when compared Side By Side. Apps load within 1 second of each other as well, and the Moto is suffering from Bluetooth Dropouts after 6.0 update. So with all that, and this phone being half the price, the choice was easy.
Back to the Honor. Every review / article I read, seems to be positive other than they all hate the EMUI Android Skin this and other Huawei phones use. Personally, I like it. A lot of people love stock android because it's simple. To me, it's TOO simple...everything is flat, ugly turquoise and you can't do something as simple as display the battery percentage in the status bar, without rooting your phone.
Not here. The Honor 5x has a TON of useful features and customization options, not to mention the simplest of ones, like being able to re-arrange the soft-keys so the back button is naturally closer, on the right side, to your right thumb, if you're right handed. Another great feature is double tap to wake the screen, which, for me is VERY useful. Even with Fingerprint security setup, when the phone is in the car mount, you can still double tap and put in a quick pin, and not have to take it out of the mount and search for the power button.
At first, the fingerprint reader, was not at all a factor, and I thought I wasn't even going to set it up and use it. Then, I tested it out and really like it now. The fingerprint control, like swiping down to pull down the notification menu / swiping up to show recent apps and registering a different finger to open a certain app is genius, and already comes natural while using the phone, which means this will be a must on any future phone I may buy.
I've had this phone 3 days and every time I go into settings I find other awesome features. Just today, under APPS>MORE>CALLS, you can set it to Intensify Vol/Vibrate when phone is in your pocket. I keep my phone on vibrate in my pocket at work all the time and used to miss text's, e-mails constantly...not anymore. It's little things like this (there is a TON) make this a worthy replacement and a HUGE upgrade to my aging G2 and for a third of the price.
The only negative I have found so far is in the camera. Specifically the slow motion video. When I take a video in slow-mo, the camera app for some reason leaves a couple of seconds at the beginning and end at full speed, making you stretch the bar at each end to make the video 100% slow motion. Not a big deal at all. The video itself however is HORRIBLE. I am either missing a setting or this thing is not recording native 120FPS. The video comes out grainy and very choppy as if you quick software processed a regular video into slow motion. Also, if you click the Info button, it shows a resolution of 640x480. This is a minor negative of course, however 720p 120FPS is clearly advertised as a major feature of this device. Hopefully a software update fixes this. The rest of the camera is far better than you'd expect on such a low $$ phone, but obviously nothing spectacular, other than, again tons of little features in the camera settings like: Capture smiles, object tracking focus, chose what the volume buttons do, the power button does, what holding down the shutter does and, a ton more settings.
Performance wise, this phone is a bit faster, generally speaking than my G2, when loading apps, but "feels" 10x faster overall, because things just flow smoothly. There is no choppiness while scrolling a simple web page or twitter, and all the animations are smooth and lag free. This would indicate, that since this is a $200 phone using a "mid range" processor, Huawei has done a great job optimizing the Software/Hardware to work together flawlessly. I can't wait for android 6.0 EMUI 4.0 which I'm sure will be even snappier and bring on even more features.
Everything you can read about this phone elsewhere is true.
-Solid Feel
-Very Fast, and more importantly, Accurate fingerprint reader.
-Beautiful Screen
-Tons of Features
-Great Battery Life
I am very satisfied with my purchase. At $200 you get way more than you should if you compare to other phones.
I would like to see a $100 more premium/flagship version with NFC (for Android Pay) and Quick Charge, which are probably the only 2 things missing from this phone that a lot of people use, but if you don't need them, this phone is IT!