HONOR continues to expand its lineup of devices, this time with an entry-level model: the HONOR X5d Plus.
This device starts at an international price of under €100 and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor. A MediaTek chip commonly found in many smartphones but rarely used in tablets, it matches the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 with a score of around 350,000 points on Antutu v11.
The operating system is Android 15 with the brand’s custom UI, MagicOS 9.0, and, of course, at this price point, the device offers only 4G connectivity.
HONOR X5d Plus Specifications
The RAM is 4 GB LPDDR4x, though it can be expanded virtually, as is customary. For storage, options include 128 GB, which can be expanded via a microSD slot up to 2 TB.
Its display features a 6.74-inch IPS panel with an HD resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate. For selfies, there’s a 5 MP front-facing camera that complements the 50 MP rear camera, which is supported by an 8 MP auxiliary camera and an LED flash. It also features a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, 4G connectivity with dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS.
As for connectivity ports, this new phone features a USB Type-C 2.0 OTG port for data transfer and charging, as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack. The battery is 5260 mAh with 15 W charging, and for audio, there is a single speaker.
Price and where to buy
- The new HONOR X5d Plus is currently on sale in Malaysia for under €100, though it will soon be available in many countries and on sites like AliExpress.
