Powerful Kirin 650 chipset with flagship FinFET Plus 16 nm chip technology
Unrivalled 8 MP Sony/Hynix front camera
Long battery life with 3,000 mAh capacity
Elegant ergonomic design
Dual antennas for seamless connectivity
Top comments
paulobrien
21 Jun 163#22
Bear in mind £200 vs £150 is a massive proportional difference though.
Jetset1981
20 Jun 163#17
That's the front facing camera.
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WajAllRound
20 Jun 16#1
whats this compared to the honor 5x?
stoney73 to WajAllRound
20 Jun 16#10
bit smaller, better processor, no fingerprint sc3, but it has nfc. also 149
WajAllRound
20 Jun 16#2
no fingerprint?
Jetset1981
20 Jun 16#3
Doesn't look like it. I'm a bit gutted tbh. Thought an honor 7 refresh was incoming. This is very similar to the 5x in price and spec.
ssjinzo
20 Jun 16#4
Honor 7 refresh probably coming in October September that will be a year since the honor 7 will have been out. The 650 is a really good chipset this beats the moto g in my opinion. If this had a fingerprint scanner and nfc it may have been a very good overall handset.
Jetset1981 to ssjinzo
20 Jun 16#5
It has NFC. Yeah the chip and battery look decent. A good phone for the price and build quality.
saucymonk
20 Jun 16#6
I have liked the honor phone that I've tried, although I didn't think the 7 was as good as the 6...
jayd95
20 Jun 16#7
way better than the moto g which doesn't have a fingerprint sensor or nfc either but this is better built and a lot faster
cmacron to jayd95
20 Jun 16#8
The Moto G4 Plus has a fingerprint sensor
Searcher2 to jayd95
20 Jun 16#14
I can see in the specification that the Honor is Dual SIM (nano) but no mention of micro SD. Does it have one and if it does can it be used at the same time as having 2 SIMs in? I had a feeling I've looked at Honors before and they don't allow this.
"On the left of the Honor 5C a tray holds your nanoSIM card and either a second SIM or a microSD card (up to 128GB), allowing you to expand on the 16GB of internal space." So it's a fail for my requirements. Moto X Play dual SIM or Moto G4/Plus for me I think.
lukec36
20 Jun 161#9
Apologies for length :wink:
I have an Honor 7 and this looks to be a 'lite' version. Honor build quality is great, and I expect general performance, battery life and camera will be very good.
Quite a lot of people moan about the Android experience on the Honor phones as the lack of an 'app drawer' means all apps go on the home screen and you need to file them sensibly in folders - much like on an Apple phone. Otherwise it is very simple to install something like Google Now Launcher for a more generic Android experience.
You can get better specifications for less money by buying direct from China, but the Honor 5C will work on all UK networks, be supported better with warranty, and ultimately deliver a peace of mind that makes it a much more sensible choice for most people. I say this as someone who bought a Redmi 3 Pro for my missus.
Hot. Much more so than a Smart Ultra 6 or Moto G.
stoney73
20 Jun 16#11
Oh, had a play with one earlier, its definitely slicker than the 5x. Though that could be in part due to it having had onky the stock apps installed.
elrasho
20 Jun 16#12
Can get better for that price/cost ratio. Cold.
katestewart9279 to elrasho
20 Jun 16#15
What phone(s) would that be plz?
BungalowBill
20 Jun 16#13
No SD expansion?
japes
20 Jun 16#16
unrivalled 8mp camera....... odd statement for a average-at-best spec camera
Jetset1981
20 Jun 163#17
That's the front facing camera.
jayd95
20 Jun 161#18
but the g4 plus costs £250 which puts it in a different league
Searcher2
20 Jun 16#19
I thought I had read the G Plus would be £199 when released on Amazon... may be mistaken. Surprised Amazon are not selling it yet though. The G Plus comes with a fast charger which retails at £25 with Motorola
Good stuff. That makes it much more competitive. Fast charger and dual sim with micro SD, finger print recognition above the Honor could justify the extra £50. Also 5% off with student Prime.
paulobrien
21 Jun 163#22
Bear in mind £200 vs £150 is a massive proportional difference though.
hcc27
21 Jun 16#23
And guaranteed updates to the stock Android UI for the next two years. The 3GB/64GB G4 Plus model is really something else, waiting for prices to come down over the next months.
Mrman123
21 Jun 16#24
don't forget that using unidays you can 15% off Motorola directly.
DealWizard
21 Jun 16#25
It does not have NFC. There is no mention of it under technical specifications on the website
seanireland72
21 Jun 16#26
No Gorilla Glass sadly and like Honor 5X it might have no oleophobic coating on the screen either so it smudges like crazy
Gollywood
21 Jun 16#27
Looks a bit cheap & plasticky
bigsipie
21 Jun 16#28
Honor.... Could be a great phone maker,
bigsipie
21 Jun 16#29
If it wasn't for their rotten ui!
Jetset1981
21 Jun 16#30
I saw 2 reviews on YouTube stating that it definitely does.
jldevoy
21 Jun 16#31
I will keep waiting for the Axon7.
ultrak3wl
21 Jun 16#32
Had the Honor 6 H60-L04 for nearly couple of years and it's been fine. I'm confused with their numbering system would 5C be an upgrade or downgrade?
JoeSpur
21 Jun 16#33
Honor 5x is very good, I was highly impressed with it. This should be good at this price point. :smile:
Jetset1981
21 Jun 16#34
This is a definite upgrade on the Honor 6.
preecey
21 Jun 161#35
More info on this phone over on Digital Spy by a bloke called Jon Morris. He knows his stuff!
Anyone got anything to say about Kirin chipsets, are they any good? I'm about to buy a Huawei phone with a Kirin 935 and just wanted to know if there are any app incompatibilities, issues, benefits etc?
Also how is their Emotion UI OS?
Jetset1981
21 Jun 161#37
I don't like emotion but easily solved with Google or Nova launcher (50p at the minute). No problem with the Kirin compatibility wise. My Honor 7 is very snappy. Not up there with Qualcomm GPU wise I believe but I don't play any graphically demanding games.
stoney73
21 Jun 16#38
Yes, it does have NFC. I was at the actual launch event, it was specifically mentioned.
DealWizard
21 Jun 16#39
I would rather believe the specifications given by the company and not 'anyone saying anything' on Youtube.
preecey
21 Jun 16#40
Several sites are quoting NFC, including TechRadar.
N.B. I hate TechRadar but just using one of their articles to reassure that it has NFC.
bigsipie
21 Jun 161#41
It's NOT easily solved with nova launcher. Nova launcher improves your experience, the only way to solve the horrible Ui is flashing a custom rom. Whenever you want to do anything other than launch an app, you have to contend with that horrible ios wannabe emui.... Seriously hampers what would have been a very good phone. Imho!
Jetset1981
21 Jun 16#42
Loads on the official uk Honor Twitter page replying to questions stating that it does. You still so sure? :stuck_out_tongue:
Kenneth131
21 Jun 16#43
not that great compared to the Chinese version which has been out since April.
Absolute nonsense. For 98% of the population who don't even know or aren't interested what flashing a ROM is, it solves the main problem like no app drawer perfectly.
stoney73
21 Jun 16#45
So long as you get the UK version, it has NFC. https://twitter.com/UKHonor/status/744967732349837312
stoney73
21 Jun 16#46
Or...you can just install a third party app drawer. Easy peasy.
No worries, it gets confusing when there's conflicting information.
Jetset1981
21 Jun 16#55
Thanks, was good to find out for sure. Odd they left it off the spec list.
jaydeeuk1
21 Jun 16#56
Can just imagine the huawei execs patting themselves on the shoulder, only for the smart ultra 7 to launch at £99. Cue a lot of jumping out of windows.
(Will probably be £125)
paulobrien
21 Jun 161#57
It does. I've tested Android Pay on a review unit.
submitted a flubit request. First offer £3 cheaper. See what offer I get in 4 hours.
Jetset1981
22 Jun 161#60
£142.58 with flubit. Nice little saving!
Searcher2
22 Jun 16#61
Is it really worth paying a little bit less and lose out on Amazon customer service? A matter of choice I guess. The 30 day Amazon return policy is pretty good.
bigsipie
22 Jun 16#62
You think the lack of an app drawers the only issue the Emui has...... Lol. Like I say an launcher doesn't fix the EMUI issues.
winchman
22 Jun 16#63
Is it worth waiting for the Smart ultra 7?
Jetset1981
22 Jun 161#64
Such as? Runs identical to my Nexus and lenovo tab with Nova or Google launcher on. I never see any trace of Emui whatsoever. You seem to think you're being clever and techie. I use all 3 and I couldn't tell you a difference. Kind of tells it's own story. Yeah it's still there. If you can't see it or feel it, who cares? :confused:
Jetset1981
22 Jun 16#65
Only Honor (vmall) and Amazon selling this. In my flubit experience all the items have come from Amazon anyway with all the usual perks. I can't see this being different, especially with no other sellers.
HotBot
22 Jun 16#66
I just had an email from the VMall store saying the 5C does not have NFC!
stoney73
22 Jun 16#67
Yes it does have NFC. The Chinese version has a fingerprint scanner but not nfc. The UK version has NFC instead of a fingerprint scanner. I have seen it firsthand, Paulobrien(above) has also had one in his hands. I posted a tweet from the UK Honor team confirming NFC.
stoney73
22 Jun 16#68
Multiple tech sites have confirmed presence of NFC.
kinnth
22 Jun 16#69
Is this better than p9
HotBot
22 Jun 16#70
Then Honor need to get their act together as clearly their own staff don't know what specification their devices have!
HotBot
22 Jun 16#71
The real question is why this phone does not have both NFC and a fingerprint scanner. Honour are playing a game with punters!
stoney73
22 Jun 16#72
No, it was to meet the price point.
stoney73
22 Jun 161#73
No. But the P9 is more than double the price.
seanmckenna
22 Jun 161#74
I tend to agree. I had the 5x and the emui interface was fine. It had some nice features not available in stock android and installation of Google now sorted the lack of app drawer. 99% will not care or be able to tell the difference between emui and stock.
ewicc
23 Jun 16#75
How does this compare with the P9 lite?
lukec36
24 Jun 16#76
Better chip, camera, battery life, bigger and higher resolution screen.
infiniti
26 Jun 16#77
Had a couple of huawei/honor phones I rate them higher than the known name brands, just stick nova launcher on it for a better experience (only 50p for full version just now on play store)
preecey
26 Jun 16#78
Are you sure you're not mixing up your comparison with the P8 Lite?
A quick comparison on GSMArena between this and the P9 Lite would reveal that they have almost identical specs, with the exception that this doesn't have a fingerprint sensor.
anonymous201486
26 Jun 16#79
I must a admit that I am attracted to the 5C primarily on price, but as my current phone is a Moto G2, dual sim is a must, and now that we have Android pay in the UK, so is NFC which I am pleased to see the 5C has (referred to on page 98 of the user manual). I am no 'tech head' and can't get excited over the processor or camera pixels - want a decent picture, use a camera - or all the other stuff that gets 'geeks' into a lather.
As for the Honor interface, I have read elsewhere that this has been stepped back quite a bit, but there will still be bloatware you can't delete. However, you can neuter the overlay with an aftermarket launcher. I am using the excellent Alex and hope to continue doing so when I get the phone.
I note that some people would have liked fingerprint ID, but to my mind this is just window dressing - the manual advises that you should still set an unlock code just in case the sensor fails - so little point in having it in the first place. I also think that not having a dedicated sd card slot is no loss as having had a card that was full of my photos fail (luckily I had backed them up to my computer), won't be using one in future. Gorilla glass is not a must for me, although I think the Moto G2 has it, because I always use a wallet-style case that completely encloses the handset.
On paper, the Honor 5C looks like a cracking little handset and other budget manufacturers should take note. Once all the fuss has died down and 'real world' reviews start coming in, I shall buy or not as the case might be.
lukec36
27 Jun 16#80
Mea culpa sorry
HotBot
28 Jun 16#81
I have had a further email from Honor who now confirm, after investigation, the 5C has NFC. Shame they can't get the information right in the first place.
Aletank
28 Jun 16#82
Does anyone know when this is available for delivery ?
Sol1295
28 Jun 16#83
What do people think is a better option over this? keeping in the £160 price bracket, can anyone recommend another phone that ISNT bigger than 5.2"?
anonymous201486
30 Jun 16#84
Take a look at Wileyfox Spark+ It only has a 5" screen and doesn't have NFC, but it has a Cyanogen overlay and is not filled with bloatware. The price is £114.99. You can see the a comparison of the three models here
little_green
30 Jun 16#85
the swift at 100 is better. been 100 a number of times.
7777777
1 Jul 16#86
In stock now (no longer as preorder)
Aletank
1 Jul 16#87
Ordered mine, I'm expecting delivery Sat/Mon
Will be a upgrade from my Moto G 4G, 8GB Mem 1GB Ram
tommytan
1 Jul 16#88
The chipset is much better than the one in Honor 7............
anonymous201486
2 Jul 16#89
@Aletank: looking forward to getting your first impressions.
Aletank
3 Jul 16#90
I've had the email saying it's monday delivery
7777777
5 Jul 16#91
i received the same email, it's Tuesday now and no phone nor update, ukmail status is 'delayed'... not good
Aletank
5 Jul 162#92
I received mine yesterday (Monday) I've not started using it yet though, I'll report back when I do though
anonymous201486
17 Jul 16#93
Aletank/7777777: how is the phone shaping up?
Aletank
17 Jul 16#94
Sorry for the late reply !
Phone is excellent ! massive difference over my old Moto G, nice smooth internet, works as it should !
Couple of bad points, The speaker volume on videos doesn't seem very loud and the feel of the buttons are a bit cheap.
Overall excellent phone
anonymous201486
17 Jul 16#95
Thanks for coming back. I had read other reviews that said the buttons are a bit 'tenuous' and so long as the sound is good enough for a conversation, I will be happy enough. The plan is to replace my Moto G2 and I am looking forward to having a faster phone with a bit more onboard storage.
Opening post
Powerful Kirin 650 chipset with flagship FinFET Plus 16 nm chip technology
Unrivalled 8 MP Sony/Hynix front camera
Long battery life with 3,000 mAh capacity
Elegant ergonomic design
Dual antennas for seamless connectivity
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All comments (95)
EDIT : Answered my own question from here http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/honor-5c-1323644/review
"On the left of the Honor 5C a tray holds your nanoSIM card and either a second SIM or a microSD card (up to 128GB), allowing you to expand on the 16GB of internal space." So it's a fail for my requirements. Moto X Play dual SIM or Moto G4/Plus for me I think.
I have an Honor 7 and this looks to be a 'lite' version. Honor build quality is great, and I expect general performance, battery life and camera will be very good.
Quite a lot of people moan about the Android experience on the Honor phones as the lack of an 'app drawer' means all apps go on the home screen and you need to file them sensibly in folders - much like on an Apple phone. Otherwise it is very simple to install something like Google Now Launcher for a more generic Android experience.
You can get better specifications for less money by buying direct from China, but the Honor 5C will work on all UK networks, be supported better with warranty, and ultimately deliver a peace of mind that makes it a much more sensible choice for most people. I say this as someone who bought a Redmi 3 Pro for my missus.
Hot. Much more so than a Smart Ultra 6 or Moto G.
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2157693
Also how is their Emotion UI OS?
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/honor-5c-1323644/review
N.B. I hate TechRadar but just using one of their articles to reassure that it has NFC.
http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/06/21/honor-5c-released-europe-costlier-china-without-fingerprint/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.radsoft.appdrawer
http://www.hihonor.com/uk/products/mobile-phones/honor5c/
eg no mention of NFC
Personally disappointed to see yet another trade off of DualSIM -versus- SingleSIM+microSD rather than opportunity for DualSIM+microSD.
http://manualsuserguide.com/huawei-honor-5c-manual/
http://manualsuserguide.com/huawei-honor-5c-manual/
(Will probably be £125)
A quick comparison on GSMArena between this and the P9 Lite would reveal that they have almost identical specs, with the exception that this doesn't have a fingerprint sensor.
As for the Honor interface, I have read elsewhere that this has been stepped back quite a bit, but there will still be bloatware you can't delete. However, you can neuter the overlay with an aftermarket launcher. I am using the excellent Alex and hope to continue doing so when I get the phone.
I note that some people would have liked fingerprint ID, but to my mind this is just window dressing - the manual advises that you should still set an unlock code just in case the sensor fails - so little point in having it in the first place. I also think that not having a dedicated sd card slot is no loss as having had a card that was full of my photos fail (luckily I had backed them up to my computer), won't be using one in future. Gorilla glass is not a must for me, although I think the Moto G2 has it, because I always use a wallet-style case that completely encloses the handset.
On paper, the Honor 5C looks like a cracking little handset and other budget manufacturers should take note. Once all the fuss has died down and 'real world' reviews start coming in, I shall buy or not as the case might be.
Will be a upgrade from my Moto G 4G, 8GB Mem 1GB Ram
Phone is excellent ! massive difference over my old Moto G, nice smooth internet, works as it should !
Couple of bad points, The speaker volume on videos doesn't seem very loud and the feel of the buttons are a bit cheap.
Overall excellent phone