Honor 5C
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Design6
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot16
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Benchmarks10
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Videos3
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Key Specs
Performance
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HiSilicon Kirin 650 -
Octa core (2 GHz, Quad Core + 1.7 GHz, Quad core) -
2 GB RAM
Display
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5.2 inches (13.21 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP
Battery
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3000 mAh
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
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Verdict
At a time when it’s hard to find compact smartphones in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment, the Honor 5C seems to be filling a huge void, and thus creating a big opportunity for itself. At Rs 10,999, it flaunts an impressive design language with decent hardware.However, it also seems to have missed the opportunity as it`s average in all aspects. Compact size aside, smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (review) and LeEco Le 2 (first impressions) come across as a better all-round packages. The Redmi Note 3 has powerful hardware along with the long-lasting battery life, whereas the Le 2 boasts loade...
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Pros
- Premium design
- Latest iteration of Android with useful features
- Multi-purpose fingerprint reader
Cons
- Average battery life
- Camera performance doesn`t match the competition
Specs at a glance
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Design: a compact phone encased in metal
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Being a sibling to the Honor 5X, the design ethics of 5C are quite similar. However, what’s interesting is that from the front, it also seems to have borrowed some characteristics from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. However, the placement of capacitive buttons on the latter and Honor’s branding are a dead giveaway that two devices are different.
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Display: plenty sharp, but lacks the punch
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Similar to the Honor 5X, the Honor 5C sports 1080p resolution. Combined with the screen size of 5.2-inches, the device offers a pixel density of 424ppi. The IPS panel delivers crisp text and natural colours. Sadly, the colours don’t pop as much as we’d have liked. The brightness levels are adequate though, until you use the phone outdoors. The viewing angles are also quite wide.
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Software: Marshmallow with an Emotional quotient
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The 5C is the first phone in Honor’s lineup that comes with the latest build of Android out of the box. However, you won’t notice that since Honor’s Emotion UI v4.1 masks Android 6.0 Marshmallow completely. The interface is similar to what’s available in its siblings – be it the Honor 5X or the flagship, Honor 7 (review).
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Camera: good for casual purposes, mostly
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Similar to the Honor 5X, the 5C flaunts a 13-meg snapper at the back with f/2.0 aperture. However, it gets an upgrade in the selfie department as it sports an 8MP shooter. The rear camera also gets an LED flash to assist you in low-light settings.
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Performance: the power of sweet 16 (nm fabrication process)
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While the Honor 5C seems to be just like any other budget offering till now, the Huawei-owned company has put a lot of efforts on its performance front. Not only it has used its own solution for the processor, but it has also ensured that its architecture matches what flagships pack in. The 5C is equipped with the Kirin 650 SoC, a 64-bit chipset with 16nm FinFET+ process. For comparison, most smartphones in the affordable segment come with chips based on 28nm fabrication, and only high-end silicon like the Apple A9 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 utilise 14nm size. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM and Mali-T880 MP2 graphics engine.
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Verdict
At a time when it’s hard to find compact smartphones in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment, the Honor 5C seems to be filling a huge void, and thus creating a big opportunity for itself. At Rs 10,999, it flaunts an impressive design language with decent hardware.However, it also seems to have missed the opportunity as it`s average in all aspects. Compact size aside, smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (review) and LeEco Le 2 (first impressions) come across as a better all-round packages. The Redmi Note 3 has powerful hardware along with the long-lasting battery life, whereas the Le 2 boasts loade... Read Full Verdict
- Premium design
- Latest iteration of Android with useful features
- Multi-purpose fingerprint reader
Pros
- Average battery life
- Camera performance doesn`t match the competition
Cons
Being a sibling to the Honor 5X, the design ethics of 5C are quite similar. However, what’s interesting is that from the front, it also seems to have borrowed some characteristics from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. However, the placement of capacitive buttons on the latter and Honor’s branding are a dead giveaway that two devices are different.
Read MoreSimilar to the Honor 5X, the Honor 5C sports 1080p resolution. Combined with the screen size of 5.2-inches, the device offers a pixel density of 424ppi. The IPS panel delivers crisp text and natural colours. Sadly, the colours don’t pop as much as we’d have liked. The brightness levels are adequate though, until you use the phone outdoors. The viewing angles are also quite wide.
Read MoreThe 5C is the first phone in Honor’s lineup that comes with the latest build of Android out of the box. However, you won’t notice that since Honor’s Emotion UI v4.1 masks Android 6.0 Marshmallow completely. The interface is similar to what’s available in its siblings – be it the Honor 5X or the flagship, Honor 7 (review).
Read MoreSimilar to the Honor 5X, the 5C flaunts a 13-meg snapper at the back with f/2.0 aperture. However, it gets an upgrade in the selfie department as it sports an 8MP shooter. The rear camera also gets an LED flash to assist you in low-light settings.
Read MoreWhile the Honor 5C seems to be just like any other budget offering till now, the Huawei-owned company has put a lot of efforts on its performance front. Not only it has used its own solution for the processor, but it has also ensured that its architecture matches what flagships pack in. The 5C is equipped with the Kirin 650 SoC, a 64-bit chipset with 16nm FinFET+ process. For comparison, most smartphones in the affordable segment come with chips based on 28nm fabrication, and only high-end silicon like the Apple A9 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 utilise 14nm size. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM and Mali-T880 MP2 graphics engine.
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Honor 5C Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | June 30, 2016 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Performance
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| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 650 |
| Processor | Octa core (2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Geekbench3 Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.2 inches (13.21 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 424 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 68.51 % |
| Screen Protection | No |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 147.1 mm |
| Width | 73.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 156 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Metal Back: Metal |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| OIS | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||
| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| TalkTime | Up to 18.9 Hours(3G) / Up to 31.5 Hours(2G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Back |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
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Honor 5C Key Highlights
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 650 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB + 16 GB |
| Display | 5.2", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
Honor 5C Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Honor 5C (2 GB + 16 GB) | ₹9,999 |
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