X5c Plus Coming to Nepal: HONOR’s Cheapest X-Series Phone

HONOR’s toughest, most endurance-focused phone series now has a new member—and this time it’s aimed squarely at the budget segment. Meet the HONOR X5c Plus.

But the big question remains: Does it actually bring anything meaningful to the table compared to last year’s X5b Plus, or is it essentially the same phone running a newer version of Android? Let’s find out.

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The Honor X5c sits at the bottom of HONOR’s X series as the most affordable option, and it’s the direct successor to last year’s HONOR X5b. On paper, the improvements do look impressive, but to be fair, the X5b wasn’t exactly a strong contender even in the budget segment, especially when it came to performance.

So yes, compared to its predecessor, the X5c Plus feels like a big step forward. But that leads to the real question: Can it hold its own against the tough competition in the crowded entry-level market?

Well… let’s dive into a detailed overview and find out.

Honor X5c Plus Overview

The HONOR X5c’s design doesn’t really stand out. And to be fair, that’s expected—budget phones rarely focus much on clean or eye-catching aesthetics. That said, the X5c Plus does borrow a page from previous-generation iPhones, featuring a triple-camera-style layout that at least gives it a slightly more modern look.

Flip the phone over, and you’re greeted by a 6.74-inch TFT LCD. It’s an HD+ panel, which is pretty much the standard for phones in this price range. The bezels are noticeably thick, but again, that’s normal for a budget device. However, the waterdrop notch feels especially dated and gives the phone an old-school vibe.

On the performance front, there’s finally some good news. The HONOR X5c is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81, a chipset that’s quickly becoming the go-to choice for entry-level phones like the Redmi 15C, Moto G05, and Infinix Hot 60i. The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which is quite decent for the price.

And as expected from a budget phone, storage expansion is supported, with a microSD card allowing for up to 1TB of additional storage.

The camera setup also sees a slight upgrade. The rear camera now features a 50MP primary sensor paired with an auxiliary lens, which should offer a modest improvement over its predecessor. Up front, though, things remain unchanged, with the same 5MP selfie camera making a return.

As for the battery, there are no upgrades here. The phone packs the same 5,260mAh battery as before, along with 15W fast charging.

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So yes, the HONOR X5c does bring some genuinely impressive upgrades over its predecessor. But with those upgrades, a price hike feels almost inevitable. And considering how sky-high RAM prices have become lately, the final price could climb even higher.

That’s where things get tricky. If the expected pricing turns out to be true, the X5c will be going head-to-head with some serious competition, phones like the Ai+ Nova, which packs a 5G SoC, and the popular Samsung Galaxy A07, powered by the well-regarded Helio G99.

Unless HONOR prices the X5c extremely aggressively, it’s hard to see the phone standing out in this crowded entry-level segment.

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