Metallic body - visionary design, flawless finish, superlative smartphone
The Honor 5X’s design is inspired by Spain’s famous Guggenheim museum – world-class. Add flawless finishing and ergonomics and you know you’re holding something really nice.
How does this compare to the Nexus 5x which is about £20 more?
I see this has an FM radio which I prefer and the Nexus doesn't but apart from that?
Doofus to gt94sss2
13 Jul 161#5
They are both pretty similar in terms of specs, both have 2GB RAM although the Nexus runs with the newer Snapdragon 808 (Honor has Snapdragon 616).
Honor is 5.5 inches compared to Nexus 5.1 inches, so thats your preference, although it means the Nexus has a slightly better screen ppi 423 (Honor is 400).
Looks wise the Honor wins with metal casing compared to the cheap plastic of the Nexus (not to mention the massive branding on the back).
Honor has slightly better battery.
And additional storage wise the Nexus has none whereas the Honor can be expanded up to 128GB.
One thing worth mentioning, whilst the Nexus 5X doesn't have a great battery life, it will get the next version of Android called Android Nougat before most other devices and very likely to get Android O after that.
zx636r
13 Jul 161#6
Tempted.......also considering G4 plus though........decisions, decisions.
shu123 to zx636r
13 Jul 16#7
I'd wait it out or this, G4 plus a bit overpriced imo
zx636r
13 Jul 16#8
Wait out for what?
shu123
13 Jul 16#9
G4 Plus to drop in price, it should soon because similar spec devices are way cheaper
zx636r
13 Jul 16#10
I really need a phone fairly soon as my old S3 occasionally boot loops......I don't really want to wait months.
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The Honor 5X’s design is inspired by Spain’s famous Guggenheim museum – world-class. Add flawless finishing and ergonomics and you know you’re holding something really nice.
Screen Res: 1080 x 1920
Sleek metallic body.
Aircraft - grade, diamond - polished aluminium.
Sunset gold, dark grey or daybreak silver.
Sandblasted, matte sides. Understated, laser-etched logo.
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Update from KIW-L21C432B140 to Marshmallow B330 is available now. Some instructions on XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/how-to/kiw-l21-marshmallow-update-link-b140-t3409390
I see this has an FM radio which I prefer and the Nexus doesn't but apart from that?
Honor is 5.5 inches compared to Nexus 5.1 inches, so thats your preference, although it means the Nexus has a slightly better screen ppi 423 (Honor is 400).
Looks wise the Honor wins with metal casing compared to the cheap plastic of the Nexus (not to mention the massive branding on the back).
Honor has slightly better battery.
And additional storage wise the Nexus has none whereas the Honor can be expanded up to 128GB.
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=7590&idPhone2=7556
One thing worth mentioning, whilst the Nexus 5X doesn't have a great battery life, it will get the next version of Android called Android Nougat before most other devices and very likely to get Android O after that.