Side-by-side technical data
Honor X5c Plus vs Honor X5c
Comparison between Honor X5c Plus and Honor X5c: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor X5c Plus is the more complete choice: it has a 50MP main camera instead of 13MP and 256GB instead of 128GB. The Honor X5c only makes sense if it costs less.
The camera again favors the Plus: its f/1.8 aperture is wider than f/2.2, and it records 2K at 30 fps as well as 1080p at 30 fps; the X5c reaches 1080p at 30 fps. For the display, the Plus adds curved glass, Gorilla Glass 3 and 90Hz, while the X5c combines a TFT LCD with 90Hz.
The Plus also has 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB and adds bypass and reverse charging to its 5,260mAh battery. Connectivity adds Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi Display and A-GPS alongside GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou; both phones support 15W fast charging.
Honor X5c Plus
The Honor X5c Plus is better for anyone wanting a 50MP camera and 256GB of storage.
Honor X5c
The Honor X5c is the better buy only if it costs less, since its 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage bring no compensating advantage.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor X5c Plus, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X5c Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 245,076 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 420 | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Silver, Black, Green | Cyan, Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 167 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.3 % | 85.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,260 mAh | 5,260 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ | 6.74″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 3, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 90Hz | TFT LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B68 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.69 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X5c Plus | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
