HONOR has just launched its latest budget-friendly smartphones, the HONOR X5b and X5b Plus, in the Philippines. This also marks the first collaboration between HONOR and Lazada, the country’s leading e-commerce platform.
HONOR X5b and X5b Plus
Both models feature a 6.56-inch HD+ TFT LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing an immersive viewing experience. The devices are powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks. The HONOR X5b comes with 64GB of internal storage, while the X5b Plus offers 128GB, both are expandable via a microSD card slot.
The HONOR X5b has a 13MP main camera, while the X5b Plus boasts a 50MP primary unit. Both models have a 5MP front camera for selfies. The devices run MagicOS 8.0 on top of Android 14.
Both the HONOR X5b and X5b Plus are equipped with a large 5,200mAh battery, supporting long-lasting usage with 10W wired charging. The phones are available in three stylish colors: Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, and Midnight Black.
Exclusive Availability and Offers
The HONOR X5b is priced at PHP 4,199 while the HONOR X5b Plus will retail for PHP 4,999. The former will be available exclusively via Lazada (PHP 3,499 during the 4.4 Summer Sulitipid Sale from April 3 to April 6, 2025), while the latter can also be purchased via HONOR Experience Stores and authorized retail partners nationwide.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
