Honor 5A
$75
Overview
Honor 5A is a budget Android smartphone released in 2016 with a 5-inch IPS LCD, Helio P60 chipset, 13 main camera, and 2200 mAh battery.
Priced at $75, it targets users seeking budget performance.
Specifications of Honor 5A
The display of Honor 5A measures 5 inches with IPS LCD technology. Peak brightness reaches 600 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 720x1280 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Honor 5A features 1 rear cameras: 13 main, 8MP ultrawide. Video recording supports up to 1080p.
The battery of Honor 5A has 2200mAh capacity with 10 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 120 min minutes.
The performance of Honor 5A is powered by the Helio P60 chipset with ARM Mali-G72 MP3 800MHz GPU. Geekbench scores reach 750 single-core and 2800 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 164000.
The memory of Honor 5A offers 2GB RAM with 16GB storage options. RAM uses 4 GB technology. Storage is 16GB 2GB RAM.
The connectivity of Honor 5A includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, and Bluetooth 4.0.
The build of Honor 5A weighs 170g with Plastic frame and Plastic back. Dimensions measure 144.2 x 72.5 x 9 mm.
The software of Honor 5A runs Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1 with EMUI. Software support extends 1 years through 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honor 5A
Honor 5A has a 13 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Honor 5A with Helio P60 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Honor 5A receives 1 years of updates through 2027. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Honor 5A supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Honor 5A has a 2200mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.
Honor 5A at $75 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.
Honor 5A supports 10 wired charging with full charge in approximately 120 min minutes.
Honor 5A is available in 16GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Honor 5A has a 5-inch IPS LCD with 60Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes No.
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Verdict
The Honor 5A delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.
Key Specifications
Display
5"
Main Camera
13
Chipset
Helio P60
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support |
Launch
| Announced | 2016 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $150 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 144.2 x 72.5 x 9 mm |
| Weight (g) | 170 |
| Build Materials | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic |
| Back Finish | Plastic |
| Colors | ["Black", "White", "Gold"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | |
| Thermal Solution | Passive |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Size (inches) | 5 |
| Resolution (px) | 720x1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:20 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 269 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 80 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 600 |
| HDR Standards | |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 200 |
| Glass Protection | N/A |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1 |
| Update Policy | 1 years |
| Chipset | Helio P60 |
| CPU | Octa-Core, MediaTek Helio P60 (4x Cortex A73 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 800MHz |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 0.5 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Basic |
| Modem | Helio P60 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 750 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 2800 |
| AnTuTu Score | 164000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2GB |
| RAM Type | 4 GB |
| Storage | 16GB |
| Storage Type | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 1 |
| Main Sensor | 13 |
| Main Sensor Size | CMOS |
| Main Sensor Model | N/A |
| Main Lens | f/2.0, 28mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | AF |
| Pixel Binning | 0.8 um |
| Ultrawide | 8MP |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | 2 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | 2.0 MP depth |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264 |
| Slow Motion | |
| Video Stabilization | EIS |
| Night Mode Features | basic |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 5 |
| Sensor Size | 1/4 inch |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, MP3 |
| DAC/Amp | Basic |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | N/A |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Basic |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 2200 |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 10 |
| Wired Standard | 10W |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 60 min |
| Full Charge Time | 120 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 10W |
| Battery Health Features | 500 charge cycles |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1 |
| Update Window | 1 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | EMUI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | Basic |
| Privacy Features | Basic |
| Accessibility | Basic |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, USB Cable, Manual |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!