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Honor is more popularly known for their
mid-range and top spec models like the
Honor 400 series and the magic series.
But of course, the brand also offers
more affordable models for those on a
tighter budget. In this video, we’re
looking at what could be Honor’s most
affordable phone yet, the X5C Plus. But
what does the Honor X5C Plus offer and
is it the budget smartphone you should
consider in 2026?
Let’s find out.
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>> The design of the Honor X5C Plus reminds
us of the older iPhone models with the
camera island situated on the upper left
corner of the back panel. I mean,
technically, it isn’t even an island
because there are islands. So, I guess
it’s an archipelago. Either way, it
might look like it features a triple
camera system, but don’t be fooled. The
X5C only packs a single main shooter.
More [music] on that later. As for the
rest of the back panel, our review unit
is in the ocean cyan color and it looks
pretty good for those into baby blue.
There is some sort of wave pattern here
with a subtle color shifting effect
depending on how the light hits it. We
overall like the design, but some might
prefer a cleaner look. The device’s
dimensions have it land in plus-sized
phone territory and it’s not exactly the
most ergonomic to use, especially for
smaller hands. The power button, which
doubles as a fingerprint sensor and
volume rocker, are situated a bit higher
than we’d like, making it a bit hard to
adjust the volume with just one hand.
Meanwhile, at the bottom, there’s a 3.5
mm audio jack, the primary
noise-canceling mic for calls, a USB
Type-C port, [music] and a mono
loudspeaker. On the left side, there’s a
dual nano SIM card tray with a dedicated
microSD card slot, and found up top is
its secondary microphone. The back panel
and frame are made out of plastic, but
it’s not cheap-feeling plastic. Even if
you press hard on the back panel,
there’s no flex. It feels very sturdy
and seems like it would last a beating.
And despite the blue gasket found in the
SIM card tray, unfortunately, the X5C
Plus does not come with an official IP
rating. With that, we do not recommend
submerging this phone in water or
exposing it to the elements. Given the
large size of the Honor X5C Plus,
obviously, it also features a large
6.74-in display. It’s a rather basic
display featuring a [music] TFT LCD
panel with a full HD resolution and a 90
Hz refresh rate. One thing we
immediately noticed are the thick bezels
all around. I mean, just look at that
chin in 2026.
It’s not symmetrical either with the top
and bottom being thicker than the sides.
There’s also a dot notch design for the
front camera, which makes the phone look
outdated. Despite that, it’s more than
enough for watching videos on this
phone. Even with just a 90 Hz refresh
rate, users can have a decent [music]
viewing experience with smooth
animations. The colors aren’t the most
vivid and can feel lacking, especially
if you’re used to OLED or more
higher-end displays. It’s also decent
enough for playing games, but the 90 Hz
refresh rate might be lacking for some
users, but more on that later. As for
the mono loudspeaker, it’s loud, but the
sound quality isn’t that great. Like the
display, it’s decent at best when the
volume is around 50 to 75%.
The quality gets even more distorted
when the speaker [music] is maxed out.
If you do decide to do that, it ends up
sounding blown out and the balance
between the mids, highs, and bass is
muddied. Not to mention, there’s the
possibility of accidentally covering the
speaker with our fingers or our palms
when we’re holding it like this. As for
biometrics, there’s again the
side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Despite the placement not being the most
ergonomic for smaller hands, accuracy is
good and recognition is quick for a
side-mounted scanner. The device also
features optical face unlock and it
works as expected. As mentioned earlier,
the rear camera layout makes it seem
like the Honor X5C Plus features a
triple rear camera system. [music]
However, it only packs a single 50
megapixel main shooter. The other two
are an auxiliary lens and the flash. And
at the front, there’s a 5 megapixel
front camera for selfies. We had our
reservations about the camera, but we
were actually surprised by how this
phone captures images. It’s more than
decent for its class, especially when
users leave it at 1x or 2x zoom. They’re
sharp and feature decent contrast.
However, there are times where the
camera has a hard time focusing,
especially when users try to take
close-up images. We also don’t recommend
going beyond 3x zoom as the drop in
quality is very noticeable. [music]
While the quality is decent, the images
sometimes look overly edited. The colors
of the leaves look a bit too saturated
for our preferences, and in low light,
the drop in image quality is quite
obvious. There’s no dedicated night mode
available either, which could have
helped improve low-light images. As for
videos, the X5C Plus records at a
maximum of 1080p at 30 frames per
second. The quality is very similar to
that of the images where the colors can
look very or overly saturated. There’s
also no video stabilization option
available. With that, [music] the
footage can easily look shaky,
especially if users don’t have the
steadiest of hands. Under its panels,
the Honor X5C Plus packs a MediaTek
Helio G81 chipset. Our review unit came
with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal
storage, which is the only variant or
configuration available for the
Philippines. If storage is lacking,
users can expand it further with the
aforementioned dedicated microSD card
slot. [music] In terms of performance,
it’s not exactly the most powerful chip
available, but it can handle most of our
general productivity tasks. Users can
also switch between apps quickly to get
work done. However, if we leave too many
tasks running in the background, it does
start to slow down. But it is also worth
mentioning that closing and reopening
said apps quickly fix the issue. When it
comes to games, it’s better suited for
playing lighter titles like Mobile
Legends. ML runs smoothly with the
graphics set to medium, but there is
some frame rate drops when the graphics
are maxed out. While the phone can run
more graphic-intensive titles like
Genshin Impact, it’s not exactly the
best experience. Even at the lowest
settings, users will experience the
occasional frame rate drops when just
exploring the area. It can be used to
complete dailies, but that’s about it.
It’s not a great gaming experience,
[music]
but we do have to remember this is a
budget smartphone. The same can be said
for the benchmarks, which you should all
be seeing on screen right now.
The Honor X5C Plus runs on Magic OS 9
based on Android
15.
For those who have used an Honor
smartphone before, it feels very much
the same as before. However, there’s no
AI features available on this phone,
which is as expected. We think of it as
essentially the bare-bones version of
Magic OS 9, which we’ve come to like
from Honor. The UI is pretty clean and
more importantly, it’s easy to use. As
expected, there’s a bit of bloatware,
but they are easy enough to uninstall.
Some might feel disappointed with the
lack of AI features, but [music] in
hindsight, others may not even notice.
Powering the Honor X5C Plus is a 5,260
mA hour battery. It’s slightly larger
than the typical 5,000 mA hour capacity
we’re now more used to, and we didn’t
actually expect it to translate to
longer battery life. Luckily, this phone
proved us wrong. Even after using it for
an entire day [music] for running
benchmarks, playing games, and taking
photos, the battery barely dropped. The
benchmarks also proved a similar story,
recording 20 hours and 33 minutes using
[music] PCMark Work 3.0 battery test.
It’s great to know that users won’t have
to recharge the X5C Plus that often
because it does feature a slow charging
rate at 15 W.
As for connectivity, the X5C Plus
features dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth
5.1, and 4G LTE. No 5G here or eSIM
support either. Overall, there’s nothing
too special about the Honor X5C Plus. It
doesn’t have the durable capabilities of
the X90, nor does it have the AI
functions we’ve come to expect from
Magic OS 9 and 10. The camera is decent,
but the chipset is lacking, especially
with only 4 GB of RAM. Thankfully, it
makes up for it with its impressive
battery life. But the biggest advantage
of the Honor X5C Plus,
the price. It retails for only 7,000
pesos, which is affordable for someone
just looking for great battery life. And
for those of you really interested in
the X5C Plus, [music]
it does get an introductory promo price
of 4,999
[music] pesos, which makes it a serious
contender in the budget segment. With
that, there’s no doubt that the Honor
X5C Plus is a good enough entry-level
phone that gets the job done. Just don’t
expect too much from it. But what do you
guys think of the Honor X5C Plus? Share
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Honor might be famous for their flashy mid-rangers and flagship killers, but what happens when they aim for the absolute budget segment? We got our hands on what could be their most affordable phone to date, the Honor X5c Plus. Is this just another basic entry-level phone, or does Honor have a few surprises up its sleeve for Filipino users counting every peso? In this video, we’re putting this wallet-friendly contender through its paces. We explore its design that might give you serious déjà vu, test the capabilities of its camera system (spoiler: it’s not what it seems), and see if its performance can handle the daily Pinoy grind of social media, messaging, and light entertainment. Watch as we find out if the X5c Plus is the smart budget choice for 2026 or if you should save up a little more.
What You’ll See in This Video
- Design that strongly echoes older iPhone models, complete with a camera ‘archipelago’ on the back.
- Our Ocean Cyan unit features a cool wave pattern with a subtle color-shift effect under light.
- It’s a large phone, which might be tricky for smaller hands to use comfortably.
- The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is built into the power button, placed a bit high for one-handed use.
- Keeps the beloved 3.5mm audio jack and includes a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Curious to see how this ultra-budget Honor performs in real life and if it’s worth your hard-earned cash? Don’t miss our full video review to get the complete picture!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Honor X5c Plus available in the Philippines?
Honor devices are typically available locally. While official Philippine pricing and availability for the X5c Plus aren’t confirmed in our video yet, it’s expected to hit shelves through official channels and retailers.
Does it really have three cameras?
Watch our video to see the full reveal! The design might suggest a triple-camera setup, but we take a much closer look at what’s actually inside that camera module.
Is it good for gaming?
For an entry-level phone, expectations need to be set. We test its performance with popular apps and light games in the video to see what it can realistically handle.
Does it have expandable storage?
Yes! A big plus for budget phones. It has a dedicated microSD card slot, so you’re not stuck with just the internal storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cameras does the Honor X5c Plus actually have?
The X5c Plus only packs a single main shooter despite looking like it has a triple camera system.
What color is the review unit shown in the video?
The review unit is in the ocean cyan color, which has a wave pattern and subtle color shifting effect.
Is the Honor X5c Plus considered a budget phone?
Yes, it could be Honor's most affordable phone yet, targeting those on a tighter budget.
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