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Honor 5A
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Honor 5A

Released: 2016, June. Released 2016, JunePrice: About 120 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandHonor
ModelHonor 5A
PriceAbout 120 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
ModelsCAM-AL00, CAM-TL00, CAM-TL00H
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, June. Released 2016, June
Announced2016, June. Released 2016, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.2 x 72.5 x 9 mm (5.68 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Honor 5A Overview

About Honor 5A Honor 5A is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Honor 5A has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT6735P (28 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 5A 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 5A?

The Honor 5A 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 5A 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 5A void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 5A run?

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