The Honor X5b is an ultra-affordable entry-level smartphone designed to provide dependable daily communication, essential multimedia functionality, and strong power endurance on a tight budget. Featuring a 6.56-inch HD+ TFT LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and up to 530 nits of peak brightness, it is powered by MediaTek’s 12nm Helio G36 octa-core processor. Outfitted with a 13MP main camera, side-mounted fingerprint security, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dedicated microSD expandable storage, and a robust 5,200 mAh battery, it serves as a practical, cost-effective daily driver.
HONOR X5b Price and Availability
The Honor X5b officially launched in the Philippines on April 2, 2025. Official local retail pricing is set at ₱4,199.00 for the configuration packed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (with introductory promotional sales dropping as low as ₱3,499.00). The smartphone is widely available nationwide through authorized dealer partner kiosks and online flagship storefronts via Lazada and Shopee.
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Brand Honor Model X5b Launch Date April 2, 2025 Release Date April 2, 2025 Status Available Price ₱4,199 Dimensions 163.85 x 75.75 x 8.7 mm Weight 194 g Build Material Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back Water & Dust Resistance Basic splash resistance SIM Type Dual Nano-SIM Colors Ocean Blue, Midnight Black Screen Size 6.56 inches Display Type TFT LCD Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels (HD+) Refresh Rate 90Hz Aspect Ratio 20.15:9 Pixel Density (PPI) 269 PPI Brightness 530 nits (HBM) Protection Tempered glass Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) CPU Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU IMG GE8320 RAM Options 4GB Internal Storage Options 64GB Expandable Storage Yes (microSDXC) Operating System Android 14 UI / Skin MagicOS 8.0 Special Features HONOR RAM Turbo, Multi-window support, App Twin Main Camera 13MP (f/1.8, wide) Secondary Auxiliary lens (0.8MP/Depth) Features LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait (beauty/bokeh) Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Front Camera 5MP (f/2.2) Front Camera Features Portrait, Face Recognition Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Speakers Mono speaker Audio Features Hi-Res Audio (supported) 3.5mm Jack Yes Video Formats Supported MP4, 3GP, MKV, WEBM Network 4G LTE, 3G, 2G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.1 GPS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, A-GPS NFC No IR Blaster No USB USB Type-C 2.0 Fingerprint Sensor Side-mounted Face Unlock 2D Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, light sensor Battery Capacity 5,200 mAh (typical) Charging Type Wired Charging Speed 10W wired Wireless Charging No Reverse Charging No
Pros and Cons:
- Pros:
- Highly budget-friendly price point starting at just ₱4,199.00 (with promo drops down to ₱3,499.00).
- Reliable 5,200 mAh battery capacity ensuring long daily endurance.
- Smooth 90Hz refresh rate on its 6.56-inch display.
- Convenient side-mounted fingerprint scanner for secure biometric unlocking.
- Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated microSD card slot.
- Cons:
- Performance is limited by the entry-level MediaTek Helio G36 processor and 64GB storage.
- Slow 10W charging speed takes longer to refill the large battery.
- Screen is standard TFT LCD with a basic HD+ resolution.
- Lacks 5G connectivity, NFC support, and an IR blaster.
