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Honor 5X - Metal Body, Fingerprint Sensor, 5.5 Inch, 1080p FHD Display, 4G LTE Unlocked GSM Smartphone - USA Warranty - 16GB Silver
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- Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 - A 28nm technology 64-Bit Octa-Core Processor, best experience for your 3D Mobile Gaming
- 1080 Full HD Display - Cutting edge Full HD display with 72.5% Screen / Body Ratio
- Fingerprint Identification 2.0 - speed and accuracy, unlock your phone in just 0.5 second
- Dual SIM - Unlock Dual SIM LTE smartphone with three card slots, works with AT&T and T-Mobile Network
- Smart Image 3.0 - 13 MP / 5 MP Rear and Front Camera, exciting shooting modes to share your life around (Slow Motion / Good food / Time Lapse / Demist Filter)
- Sleek Metal Design - Aluminum Alloy Body with four step finishing processing available in Gold / Silver / Gray
- Expandable Storage - Combination of 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal memory, expandable up to 128GB with MicroSD Card Slot
Overview
Specs
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE








Honor 5X
CES 2016 Video

METALLIC BODY that places the future in your palm
- Design inspired by futuristic art combined with world-class architecture found throughout the world.
- A body that blends curvatures with ergonomic principles producing an exquisite design for your hands.
- Stellar range of color options, including sunset gold, dark gray and daybreak silver.

Aluminum alloy made with four-step finishing processes
- Sleek, robust housing crafted from diamond-polished aluminum alloy normally reserved for aircraft.
- Finish created through a special brushing technique that produces a consistent, polished finish.
- Sand-blasted matte sides that complement the phone's shiny CNC milled chamfer while completing its exquisite and elegant exterior.
- Laser-etched rear logo produces an understated yet premium feel.
![]() Brushing metal |
![]() Laser etched |
![]() Sand blasted |
![]() CNC |
Fingerprint identification 2.0
- Speed and accuracy: A second-generation FPC rim-free touch fingerprint sensor that offers better performance, greater accuracy, and a 0.5-second unlocking time.
- Adaptive sensor: Advanced technology that learns more about your fingerprint as you use it and prevents failed recognition caused by wet hands or partial fingerprints.
- Easy setup: Fingerprint recording in just six touches.
- Privacy protection: File Safe, App Lock, and Visitor Mode for added peace of mind.
2.0 | 0.5s | 6times |
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Fingerprint | Fingerprint unlock in | Touch to register |

Impressive fingerprint features
- Ability to call friends at the touch of a finger by linking a fingerprint with a contact – a features that works in locked-screen mode.
- Ability to launch an app with a single touch a finger by linking it to a fingerprint input – a feature that works in locked-screen mode.
- Ability to take photos with its fingerprint sensor, including both ordinary photos and selfies.
- Notification bar control. Swipe down on the fingerprint sensor to pull down the notification bar. Double press the sensor to hide again.
- Press and hold the fingerprint sensor to answer incoming calls or cancel an alarm.
![]() Fingerprint dial |
![]() Instant entry to apps |
![]() Fingerprint photo shoot |
![]() Fingerprint sensor functions |
Combination of 2 GB RAM and a Qualcomm® 64-bit Octa-core processor
- High-speed 2 GB RAM for smooth, responsive user experience.
- High-performance, low-power through SnapdragonTM big.LITTLE octa-core processor manufactured using 28 nm technology.
- Ability to run 3D games seamlessly with PC-grade GPU.
2GB | 8-core | 64bit |
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RAM | CPU | SnapdragonTM |

nano-SIM micro-SIM, and microSD card slots
- The first Honor phone to feature three different card slots: nano-SIM, micro-SIM, and microSD. This offers improved compatibility over dual nano-SIM solutions.
- Full SIM compatibility with support any combination of 4G cards in both SIM slots.
- No distinction between a primary/secondary card, allowing for ability to choose SIM for data.
- Higher-order mode ring patch antenna and automatic band switching technology that delivers stronger signal.
- FCC certified antenna that offers high performance while also satisfying design requirements after rigorous TTF and DTF destructive testing.
128GB |
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Expandable card slot |
Picturesque 5.5-inch, full HD, fully laminated screen
- Pixel-by-pixel dynamic contrast adjustment for improved contrast under different lighting conditions and ability to view with glare.
- High 72.5% screen-to-body ratio and fully-laminated screen that renders vivid and crisp images.
- 1920 x 1080 pixel, 16.7 million color, full HD IPS display with improved color reproduction and viewing angles.
- 10 point multi-touch and manual color temperature adjustment controls.
- High transparency screen protector with each device.
72.5% | 5.5-inch |
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Screen/Body ratio | Full HD screen |
3000 mAh battery and SmartPower 3.0
- 2A charger for significantly shorter charging times.
- Integrated SmartPower 3.0 technology with eight-point power saving plan to reduce power consumption by 30 percent.
- Battery life that lasts 1.46 days with moderate use and over a day with heavy use.
- Data based on Huawei laboratory tests, actual times may vary.
3.0 | 3000mAh |
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SmartPower | Large Battery |


Stacked 13 MP image sensor with SmartImage 3.0 image processor
- Cutting-edge camera that captures high-quality images in a variety of different shooting scenarios.
- Rear Camera: 13MP Wide F2.0 aperture, 28 mm wide angle lens with five elements and macro mode for close-up shots from just a few centimeters away
- SmartImage 3.0 image processor to ensure clarity in every shot.
- Ultra-strong, fingerprint-resistant cover that is even more scratch-resistant than glass.
- Anti-reflective coating to increase the amount of light entering the lens, enabling the camera to take clearer shots in low-light conditions.
- Front Camera: 5MP with an F2.4 aperture, 22 mm wide-angle lens with four elements, large 1.4 micron pixel size, and an 88-degree viewing angle for panoramic selfies.
- Skin-beautifying algorithm for accurate color reproduction.
13MP | 5MP | 3.0 |
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Image sensor | Front camera | SmartImage |


Exciting new shooting modes
- Food mode for food capture with stunning colors.
- Time-lapse mode to capture photos intervals that can be compiled into short videos.
- Slow motion mode to capture video at 120 fps to enable playback at four-times slower than real life.
- Perfect selfie mode and "blemist" filter.
- Exciting new shooting modes such as ultra-snapshot, watermarks, object tracking, and more.
![]() Slow motion mode |
![]() Good food mode |
![]() Time-lapse mode |
![]() Demist filter |
Feature-packed with EMUI 3.1
New privacy features let you hide home screen apps, store personal files in a safe place, and protect sensitive information. Pop-up call reminders for incoming calls to avoid being interrupted while playing a game. Reduced data transfer and added storage through H.265 video compression.

Simple UI
for enhanced accessibility
- Simple, user-friendly UI with larger fonts and icons.
- High volume and impressive battery life.
- Simple layout and enlarged icons for easier use.
- Off-screen gestures that allow for opening of pre-configured apps.


Unified speaker chamber, unique smart power amplifier, and bottom speaker design
- Unified speaker chamber, unique smart power amplifier, and bottom speaker design for crystal-clear audio quality.
- Speaker volume 18.84 percent louder with excellent audio range.
- Earpiece is able to handle sound 150 percent louder than competing modules, allowing you to make calls in noisy environments.
![]() Compact speaker |
![]() Stand alone |
![]() Deep sound |
Fine craftsmanship from brand you can trust
- Sourcing and testing standards that far exceed industry norms.
- Rigorous, extensive testing for a product of outstanding quality.
- Testing through participation of 500 customers from 11 countries, including UK, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Colombia, Chile, and India.
- Live network tested in 30 countries in Europe, America, Australia, and Asia.
- Optimized for superior network performance through testing in Seattle, Dallas, San Diego, Mexico City, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Paris, Madrid, and Sydney.
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
- Read full details
Return Policies
- Return for refund within: non-refundable
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's Non-Contract Cell Phone Return Policy
Manufacturer Contact Info
- Manufacturer Product Page
- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-844-524-6667
- Support Email: Service.hw.in@huawei.com
- Support Website
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Pros: + Build quality + Dual SIM slots + Expandable storage up to 128GB + Minimal bloatware + Fully Unlocked + Gorgeous 5.5” HD Screen + Fingerprint Reader + Preinstalled screen protector + Fantastic battery life + Price point + Marshmallow is reportedly coming + Unlocked
Cons: - 2.4GHz wifi only (no 5GHz) - No app drawer in OS by default - Protected apps functionality is annoying - Some notification issues?
Overall Review: I am VERY impressed by this phone at this price point. Having just purchased a top-of-the-line iOS phone for over 4x as much money for my wife, I was expecting a steep decline in quality, speed, etc. That is not what I experienced with this phone – quite the opposite. The build quality of this phone is VERY nice, with brushed aluminum back, gorgeous HD screen, and durable buttons. Finish-wise, it is very competitive with my wife's much more expensive counterpart. The OS, although quirky (more on that later), is very responsive, and overall the phone is a noticeable and significant upgrade in speed from my old, trusty MOT XT912 Razr Maxx. One of the most pleasant surprises about this phone to me is its battery life. I was reluctant to leave my old phone behind because I absolutely LOVE its battery life. I was getting 3-4 days of a battery life between charges with my usage patterns on my old phone, and all signs showed that the newest flagship phones weren’t getting anywhere near that (my wife charges her $800 phone every single day). Well, I got this Honor 5x on a Tuesday afternoon, and it is now Friday afternoon and I still have close to 30 percent left. And that is after installing all of my apps, so it may get even better! The fingerprint reader was something I saw my wife using on her phone, but wasn’t really interested in since I was used to entering a PIN. But now that I have one, I can’t live without it. My biggest gripe is that it is on the back, so if I have the phone on my desk I have to lift it up to get to it or enter my pin instead. All in all a minor annoyance. The sensor is very accurate and it unlocks the phone VERY fast. I’m not a big camera user, but this phone’s camera works better than my old one. How do I know? My old camera struggled getting acceptable pictures for mobile check deposits, but this one does it right every time. Other pictures seem quite nice, and they are definitely more than acceptable for my taste. I noticed there are also more camera modes. The video recorder defaults to 720p, but you can change that to 1080p in the settings. Speaking of settings, that gets me to speaking about the OS, EMUI. I was used to the older JellyBean interface, but I also have some experience with iOS from setting up my wife’s phone and an iOS tablet I have at work. EMUI strikes me as a balance between the two. On plain Android you have an app drawer where you put all of your apps, and then you can have some of them on the desktop. On EMUI, as far as I can tell, ALL apps are on the desktop like with iOS, and you can easily uninstall them from there like you do on iOS. I’m torn about where I stand on this. On one hand, having all of your apps in front of you keeps you from forgetting about them, the end result being you don’t have that one old app hiding in your drawer taking up space. It will also help the transition to Android easier for migrating iOS people. On the other hand, it isn’t as flexible, and long-time Android users may be put off by it. The good news though is that you can install any launcher you want and get your app draw back, so there is that. I have read that the OS hides some settings compared to pure Android, but I have not encountered anything that has prevented me from doing what I wanted to do yet, so no complaints there. Other than that, my biggest grievance with the OS is protected apps, which by default prevents your apps from running in the background after you close them. You need to actually give your apps permission to run in the background or they won’t. This is the exact opposite of the way Android normally behaves. This is fairly minor, and I have already gotten used to enabling apps right away when I install them. Video and audio quality is excellent. Voice calls (AT&T) sound good, no issues. Streaming audio services work and sound great. This phone thumps my earbuds every bit as much as the high-end phones I've been exposed to. Videos also look fantastic. Bottom line – This is a GREAT phone at an unreal price. I will definitely be looking at Huawei and the Honor brand for future purchases.