Honor 5Xby Huawei

The honor 5X brings a beautiful metal build, a big 5.5-inch screen, and a fingerprint scanner, all for under $200 - features unheard of for …

The honor 5X brings a beautiful metal build, a big 5.5-inch screen, and a fingerprint scanner, all for under $200 - features unheard of for such a low price point. Even with questionable software, a mediocre camera and sluggish performance, this affordable phone is still worth picking up.

Software is where the 5X falters a little, which can be laggy and doesn’t conform to the standard Android experience, mimicking that of an i…

Software is where the 5X falters a little, which can be laggy and doesn’t conform to the standard Android experience, mimicking that of an iPhone.

As we said earlier: you win some, lose some. And here hardware is 50/50. It's the software that's a letdown, with EMUI feeling as though it'…

As we said earlier: you win some, lose some. And here hardware is 50/50. It's the software that's a letdown, with EMUI feeling as though it's weighing down the Android experience in this guise.

Sure, it is not a perfect phone and comes with its flaws such as slow user interface in certain use case scenarios, poor low light photograp…

Sure, it is not a perfect phone and comes with its flaws such as slow user interface in certain use case scenarios, poor low light photography being things that stand out. But the phone also offers goodies in terms of a decent battery life, thoughtful proprietary apps, good call quality, lovely build and so on.

The Huawei Honor 5X is the best looking affordable unlocked phone you can buy, but it's held back by an obtrusive UI and some performance is…

The Huawei Honor 5X is the best looking affordable unlocked phone you can buy, but it's held back by an obtrusive UI and some performance issues.

Indeed, all is not 100% perfect with it, evident by its lackluster call performance, painfully long battery recharge time, and weak video re…

Indeed, all is not 100% perfect with it, evident by its lackluster call performance, painfully long battery recharge time, and weak video recording quality, but for the cost and all, some folks might be willing to justify the tradeoffs.

The Honor 5X is an attractive smartphone with sturdy performance for its price range, a hearty battery life and agreeable camera performance…

The Honor 5X is an attractive smartphone with sturdy performance for its price range, a hearty battery life and agreeable camera performance. Specs-wise, there’s little to set it apart from its competitors, but when you consider it’s price, it has a clear advantage.

For now, you’re much better off with more lightweight and Android-like software from last year’s Moto G, which we still consider the very be…

For now, you’re much better off with more lightweight and Android-like software from last year’s Moto G, which we still consider the very best for the very least.

Here's where the 5X tripped up most. Camera specs sound good on paper and on the whole images look colorful and bright, though not as sharp …

Here's where the 5X tripped up most. Camera specs sound good on paper and on the whole images look colorful and bright, though not as sharp or detailed as other phones'.

The hardware is so-so: a mid-range processor, no 5GHz Wi-Fi, fit and finish that's just okay.

The hardware is so-so: a mid-range processor, no 5GHz Wi-Fi, fit and finish that's just okay.

So let's get down to it: should you buy the Honor 5X? Depending on your priorities you may come to a different conclusion, but I just can't …

So let's get down to it: should you buy the Honor 5X? Depending on your priorities you may come to a different conclusion, but I just can't recommend this phone over the competition out there.

The Honor 5X could be the best phone you could get for $200. At least in the US, as there aren't as many offerings in the mid-range 5.5-inch…

The Honor 5X could be the best phone you could get for $200. At least in the US, as there aren't as many offerings in the mid-range 5.5-inch space.