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Honor 5X
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Honor 5X

Released: 2015, October. Released 2015, NovemberPrice: About 180 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4
CPUOcta-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 5X
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold
ModelsKII-L21, KII-L22, KII-L23, KIW-AL10, KIW-CL00, KIW-TL00, KIW-TL00H, KIW-UL00, KIW-L21, KIW-L22, KIW-L24, KII-L05
Single5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight158 g (5.57 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, October. Released 2015, November
Announced2015, October. Released 2015, November
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151.3 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 70dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 874Basemark X: 5009
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 76h

Honor 5X Overview

About Honor 5X Honor 5X is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Honor 5X has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (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 5X 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 5X?

The Honor 5X 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 5X 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 5X void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 5X run?

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