UAE Price
AED 400
India Price
₹8,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor X5b Plus 256GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.2% 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 X5b 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 need for cloud reliance. It targets budget-conscious buyers in urban India and UAE who prioritize battery endurance over speed—like delivery riders, teachers, or parents needing a reliable secondary phone. Its weakness is the 10W charging, requiring over five hours to fully recharge, and the 720p display shows visible pixelation at close range. In UAE at AED 400, it’s competitive because no other 5200mAh phone under AED 500 offers 256GB storage. In India at ₹8999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Redmi 13C 256GB offer similar battery and storage with 18W charging for ₹8499. Skip if you need faster charging or sharper display.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| Single | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash |
| 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 | No |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 194 g (6.84 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz, 530 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.2% 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 | Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black |
| Models | GFY-LX2P, GFY-LX2 |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, October 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 |
| 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.
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Common questions about the X5b Plus.
Yes, it remains a worthwhile buy in 2026 for budget-conscious users who prioritize storage and basic performance over cutting-edge features. Its 256GB storage and low price make it ideal for secondary use or light daily tasks.
The Honor X5b 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 X5b 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 sufficient detail for social media sharing. Low-light performance is basic, with noticeable noise but usable results for casual snaps.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
Ready to buy the X5b Plus?
From AED 400 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
