UAE Price
AED 400
India Price
₹8,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor X5 Plus 256GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5200 mAh battery. At AED 400 in the UAE and ₹8,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor X5 Plus 256GB excels with its 5200mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, a 90Hz TFT LCD screen offering smoother scrolling than 60Hz rivals, and 256GB storage eliminating cloud dependency. It targets budget-conscious buyers in urban India and UAE who prioritize battery endurance over speed—students, shift workers, or those with unreliable charging access. Its weakness is the underpowered octa-core 2.2GHz/1.6GHz chipset, which stutters during multitasking or HD video streaming. In UAE at AED 400, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 500 offers 5200mAh and NFC. In India at ₹8999, it’s overpriced: the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers 120Hz AMOLED, 108MP camera, and 120W charging for ₹1000 less. The X5 Plus is a battery-first device with dated performance—only choose it if screen size and longevity outweigh speed and display quality.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
| Colors | Cyan Lake, Midnight Black |
| Models | WOD-LX1, WOD-LX2, WOD-LX3 |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, August 16 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, August |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X5 Plus.
It remains a solid value for budget buyers in 2026 if you prioritize storage and basic performance over cutting-edge features. Its 256GB storage and low price make it practical for light users who don't need frequent upgrades.
The Honor X5 Plus 256GB is priced at AED 400 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor X5 Plus 256GB is priced at ₹8999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors and good detail for its price range. Low-light performance is basic, with noticeable noise but usable results for casual snapshots.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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From AED 400 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
