New HONOR X5b, X5b Plus now in the Philippines, priced

HONOR has officially launched the HONOR X5b and HONOR X5b Plus in the Philippines, offering budget-friendly smartphones with large batteries and smooth displays. The HONOR X5b is available exclusively on Lazada, while the X5b Plus can be purchased in stores and online.

Why it matters: These smartphones provide affordable options for Filipinos looking for capable devices with long battery life and high-refresh-rate screens.

The event featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between HONOR and Lazada, solidifying their collaboration to bring innovative technology to Filipino consumers. The partnership aims to leverage Lazada’s expansive reach and HONOR’s cutting-edge products to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. 

“At Lazada, we’re committed to offering Filipinos something that’s Always Better. We are very proud of our continued partnership with HONOR and this exclusive launch of the HONOR X5b, offering the market a high-quality product at a great price,” said Alvin Ching, Head of Seller Operations at Lazada Philippines. 

“Our collaboration with Lazada underscores our shared vision of making advanced technology accessible to everyone. The HONOR X5b is a testament to our commitment to providing stylish, reliable, and high-performing devices for Filipinos,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. 

HONOR X5b Specifications

• Display: 6.56-inch TFT LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 1612 × 720 resolution
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G36
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB (expandable via microSD)
• Rear Cameras: 50MP main, 2MP depth
• Selfie Camera: 5MP
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
• Other Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock
• OS: MagicOS 7.2 (based on Android 13 Go Edition)
• Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 5,200mAh, 10W charging
• Colors: Cyan Lake, Midnight Black

HONOR X5b Plus Specifications

• Display: 6.8-inch TFT LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 1600 × 720 resolution
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB (expandable via microSD)
• Rear Cameras: 50MP main, 2MP depth
• Selfie Camera: 8MP
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
• Other Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, stereo speakers
• OS: MagicOS 7.2 (based on Android 13)
• Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 5,200mAh, 35W charging
• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Cyan

Pricing and Availability

The HONOR X5b is priced at PHP 3,499 and is available exclusively on Lazada. The HONOR X5b Plus has an SRP of PHP 4,999 and can be purchased via Lazada, HONOR Experience Stores, and authorized retail partners nationwide.

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