"Huawei Honor 5X" is the result of tough competitionChina on the market between the same "Huawei", "Lenovo", "Xiaomei" and "Maze". All these brands are quite briskly down in the public sector, offering users a very good possibility of their gadgets, quite acceptable performance for a very democratic price. Thanks to all these tensions, the creation of the new Chinese smartphone has the quality of secondary and in some cases even a top sector at a relatively low price.
So, we bring to your attention the smartphone "Huawei Honor 5X": review, reviews, specifications, as well as the advantages of the gadget along with the shortcomings.
Appearance
In the market you can see three color variationsDevaysa (front part): dark gray, silver and golden. Something unusual in terms of appearance we will not see - the gadget is made in the classic for the brand design: not the most original and bright, but quite recognizable.
The eye of the main camera is still slightly bulgingbut this decision will not surprise anyone, because, as literally every second Chinese smartphone, has something similar to the style of "Huawei Honor 5X." The buyers' comments on this matter are neutral: they do not like this design, but they do not disappoint either - the phone is like a telephone.
The back of the smartphone is made entirely ofmetal, except for the upper and lower elements - they are made of very high-quality plastic. The front panel is covered with a very good glass with good protective characteristics. Speaking about the materials of the hull as a whole, the idea is very similar to the solutions of the same "Galaxy" series A from Samsung, where the company was able to give its device a very presentable look, which at first sight can not be called budgetary.
Of course, before the "Samsun" A-series gadget is notreaches: there are more plastic inserts, there are extra decorative elements, in addition, the stylistics gives some aleapistostyu in "Huawei Honor 5X." The owners' responses are nevertheless filled with a friendly context regarding the appearance of the smartphone - the device feels more expensive than it actually is.
Assembly
Any serious claims to the quality of the assemblyseries is not. Squeaks, crunches and backlashes are missing, and they simply can not be taken: the only removable element is a tray for sim and flash cards. All keys are securely poured into the case and do not hang out, which is very rare for budget devices like "Huawei Honor 5X".
Reviews (housing specifications) forspecialized forums confirm the fact that the assembly of the smartphone is performed at a very high level, despite the accessory devaysa budget segment. Owners appreciated the solidity of the device and the absence of any gaps, along with the strength of the gadget.
Interfaces
In terms of the availability and location of interfaces - thisa typical representative of the "Android" -bratia: touch-screen buttons and a pair of hardware keys. The buttons are located on the right side of the smartphone: above - the volume rocker, below - on / off the gadget. On the left side there are two slots for SIM cards (one - micro, the other - nano). A little later we will see a separate slot for micro SD cards. In general, the layout of the controls can be called standard in the "Huawei Honor 5X".
Feedback from users about the interfaces is mostly positive: everything is in the usual places, and re-used, if you decide to change the brand, you do not have to.
At the bottom there is a micro-USB connectorfor recharging the device and synchronizing with a personal computer. There is also a main microphone and a speaker of calls. The upper end is reserved for the usual "mini-jack" for 3.5 mm and a backup microphone.
On the front of the screen there is a sensorlight, camera and speaker. As for the touchscreen on-screen buttons, if there is a desire, they can be configured: add a call button or change the location of the main controls from the "Huawei Honor 5X". The owners' comments on this matter are full of words of gratitude to the brand: it is very convenient that there is an opportunity to adjust everything to themselves.
In addition to the standard interface elements, on the back of the smartphone we will see a fingerprint scanner, just below the camera and flash. To work the scanner, there are no complaints: everything works well and accurately.
Screen
The model is equipped with a 5.5-inch screen that workson a quite intelligent IPS-matrix. Permissions should be enough for even the most demanding owners - 1920 by 1080 pixels with a density of 403 ppi. This, of course, is not "retina" from the same Apple, but more than an acceptable option for the budget "Huawei Honor 5X."
The owners' comments indicate very attractivescreen characteristics: the maximum viewing angles for this type of matrix, the absence of any distortion during rotation, a good margin of brightness and contrast, and the presence of an intelligent oleophobic coating. Some complain about the lack of juiciness pictures, but this can already be called quibbles, if you look at the price of the device.
Camera
The main camera of the smartphone has five lenses,a phase focusing system, a good resolution of 13 megapixel, as well as a good LED flash in two colors. The front peephole has, naturally, more modest parameters of the matrix (5 Mp), but for a more or less high-quality self, it is quite suitable.
Manage the camera is very simple:The interface is familiar, simple and intuitive. The main functionality somewhat resembles the management of "apple" gadgets. The user has the opportunity to choose from a fairly extensive list of liked stories, as well as add some effects while working with the cameras "Huawei Honor 5X."
Отзывы владельцев о характеристиках камер written in a positive way. In the daytime, the gadget completely copes with the shooting, and the pictures are quite decent. The only negative is the work at night: there are noises, the contrast decreases, the brightness decreases, and also the detailing is noticeably reduced. Nevertheless, it is impossible to call this moment a critical drawback, because the smartphone fulfills its 100% of the budget category by almost 100%, and it’s not necessary to expect the capabilities of the NTS or Sony.
Performance
За быстродействие гаджета отвечает восьмиядерный Qualcomm chipset from the Snapdragon 616 series. It showed itself well not only on many well-known benchmarks, but also directly in business. Also on board there is 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of user memory. You can expand the latter with the help of SD cards (maximum 128 GB). The Adreno system on a 405 chip is responsible for the graphic component, which also pleases.
Reviews of the Huawei Honor 5X phone are relativelyperformance is left mostly in a positive way: the speed of the interface and applications at the proper level. The chipset is enough for most common tasks, including viewing video in high quality. Some gaming applications at maximum settings sometimes slow down and subside on FPS, but do not forget that in your hands is a budget smartphone “Huawei Honor 5X”. Owner feedback on the work of the interface is completely positive: no freezes, jerks or hangs - everything is just perfect.
Autonomous work
Gadget received a non-removable lithium-ion3000 mAh battery, which is considered standard for most similar budget devices. On average, charging lasts about one day of intensive work: Internet, sms, talk, camera and music.
Вообще, можно «растянуть» батарею и на гораздо more time, if you reduce the brightness, use energy-saving modes and use the smartphone just as a means of communication. In this case, it should be enough for three days.
Summarizing
Huawei managed to give itsthe user is not only a perfectly balanced and inexpensive device, but also to do it at the right time, and most importantly - in the right place (if we talk about Russia). The gadget has enviable chances to become a real bestseller of the year, and for this the model has all the components listed above.
Of course, you can wait until the market will rushAnnounced gadgets from “Lenovo”, “Meize” or the same ZTE, but if you talk about “here and now”, then when choosing a new mobile device, be sure to pay attention to “Huawei Honor 5X”. Perhaps it is this device that will forever change your idea of the so-called “Chinese gadget”.
The approximate price of the model is 15,000 rubles (IV quarter of 2016).
