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Honor 5c
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Honor 5c

Released: 2016, April. Released 2016, MayPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T830MP2
NFCNo
SAR1.26 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~68.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHonor
ModelHonor 5c
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsSilver, Gray, Gold
ModelsNEM-UL10, NEM-TL00H, NEM-L21, NMO-L31, NMO-L22, NMO-L23, NMO-L01, NEM-L22, NEM-L51, NEM-AL10, NEM-TL00
SAR EU1.56 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight156 g (5.50 oz)
ChipsetKirin 650 (16 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 733 (nominal), 2.506 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 / TD-SCDMA - NEM-UL10
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - EU model
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, April. Released 2016, May
Announced2016, April. Released 2016, May
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm (5.79 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 74dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1221Basemark X: 7735
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio qualityNoise -90.4dB / Crosstalk -87.9dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 75h

Honor 5c Overview

About Honor 5c Honor 5c is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Honor 5c has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Kirin 650 (16 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor 5c can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 5c?

The Honor 5c supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor 5c support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor 5c void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor 5c will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor 5c run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor 5c.