| Hardware and OS | Honor 5X | |
| Operating System | Android v5.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Custom UI | EMUI | |
| Processor | Octa core (1.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 1.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939 | |
| Architecture | 64 bit | |
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | |
| Expandable Memory | yes Up to 128 GB | |
| Graphics | Adreno 405 | |
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM GSM | |
| Display | Honor 5X | other phones |
| Screen Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) | |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) | |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | |
| Touch Screen | yes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | |
| Main Camera | Honor 5X | other phones |
| Resolution | 13 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera(28 mm focal length) | |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |
| Flash | yes LED Flash | |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| Autofocus | yes | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation | No | |
| Physical Aperture | F2.0 | |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Front Camera | Honor 5X | other phones |
| Resolution | 5 MP f/2.4 Primary Camera
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| Flash | No | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Physical Aperture | F2.4 | |
| Connectivity | Honor 5X | other phones |
| Network | 4G: Available ,
3G: Available, 2G: Available | |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Nano | |
| Bluetooth | yes v4.1 | |
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |
| NFC | No | |
| Wi-Fi | yes Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n | |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 | |
| Multimedia | Honor 5X | other phones |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm | |
| FM Radio | yes | |
| Loudspeaker | yes | |
| Design | Honor 5X | other phones |
| Height | 151.3 mm | |
| Width | 76.3 mm | |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 158 grams | |
| Build Material | Case: Metal
Back: Metal | |
| Colours | Gold, Grey, Silver | |
| Battery | Honor 5X | other phones |
| Type | Li-Polymer | |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | |
| User Replaceable | No | |
| Quick Charging | yes Quick, v3.0 | |
| Standby time | Up to 740 Hours(3G) / Up to 720 Hours(2G) | |
| TalkTime | Up to 26 Hours(3G) / Up to 27 Hours(2G) | |
| USB Type-C | No | |
| USB OTG Support | No | |
| Features | Honor 5X | other phones |
| Fingerprint Sensor | yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear | |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | |
