HONOR X5c Plus now official in the Philippines, priced

HONOR has officially launched the HONOR X5c Plus in the Philippines. The new smartphone targets the entry-level segment, offering a large display, 50MP main camera, and a 5,260mAh battery.

Why It Matters: The budget smartphone segment remains competitive in the Philippines, where battery life, camera resolution, and storage capacity are key buying factors. The HONOR X5c Plus brings updated software and a large battery to this price category.

The device features a 6.74-inch TFT LCD display with a 720 x 1600 resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It supports Eye Comfort and Dynamic Dimming technology. The phone measures 167.00mm in height, 77.00mm in width, 7.89mm in thickness, and weighs around 186g including the battery.

Under the hood, the HONOR X5c Plus runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 octa-core processor, paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It operates on MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15.

For photography, the rear setup includes a 50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and a QVGA 0.08MP secondary camera. It supports up to 10x digital zoom and 1080p video recording. Capture modes include Portrait with beauty and bokeh, Photo, Video, and High-Res.

On the front, the phone has a 5MP camera with f/2.2 aperture. It supports 1080p video recording and includes portrait features. Face recognition is supported.

The HONOR X5c Plus is equipped with a 5,260mAh typical battery capacity and supports 15W wired charging using a HONOR 15W power adaptor.

Connectivity features include 4G LTE support, dual nano SIM slots, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS with support for AGPS, Glonass, BeiDou, and Galileo. It also includes a fingerprint sensor, gravity sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and acceleration sensor.

HONOR X5c Plus Specifications:

• Display: 6.74-inch TFT LCD, 720 x 1600 resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, Eye Comfort/Dynamic Dimming
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G81 octa-core (2x A75 2.0GHz + 6x A55 1.7GHz), ARM Mali G52 MC2
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 128GB
• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.8 main camera + QVGA 0.08MP, 10x digital zoom, 1080p video
• Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.2, 1080p video
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, dual nano SIM, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
• Other Features: Fingerprint sensor, Face recognition
• OS: MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15
• Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 5,260mAh typical, 15W wired charging

Pricing and availability details in the Philippines

The HONOR X5c Plus, in its 4GB/128GB variant, is priced at PHP 6,499 and will be available at HONOR stores this March. The device will also be available online exclusively at Shopee with a (price) special intro price. Will the HONOR X5c Plus stand out in the crowded entry-level market?