Honor recently launched two fresh budget phones in Nepal — the Honor X5c and the Honor X5c Plus. These two sit in the budget category, so if someone is looking for a no-nonsense daily phone without spending a fortune, these might be worth checking out. Both models bring a few upgrades over the older versions, which makes them a bit more interesting this time around.
- 6.74-inch TFT LCD display, 90Hz refresh rate
- MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm) chipset
- 50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture
- 5260mAh battery, 15W wired charging
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Display and Design
Both phones have a 6.74-inch LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, which makes everyday scrolling feel smooth. The Dynamic Dimming feature is a nice addition for people who use their phone a lot at night. Design-wise, the back camera module looks a lot like the iPhone 16 Pro. The X5c Plus comes in Ocean Cyan and Midnight Black, while the X5c also adds Tidal Blue and Meteor Silver to the mix.
Performance
Inside, both the Honor X5c and X5c Plus run on the MediaTek Helio G81 chip. People who used last year’s model with the Helio G36 will notice the difference right away — that older chip struggled even with basic tasks sometimes. The G81 handles day-to-day stuff like social media, YouTube, and casual gaming without breaking a sweat. You also get 4GB of RAM with support for an additional 4GB of virtual RAM, which helps keep multiple apps open without slowdowns. Both phones ship with Android 15 under Honor’s MagicOS 9.0 skin.
Camera
This is where the two phones actually split apart in a meaningful way. The standard Honor X5c goes with a 13MP main camera and a secondary 0.08MP lens that really does not serve much of a purpose in real life.
The Honor X5c Plus gets a 50MP main camera, which is a pretty big jump and makes a real difference in outdoor shots and daylight photography. Both models come with a 5MP selfie camera up front, which is decent enough for casual photos and video calls.
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Battery
Both phones pack a 5260mAh battery that should keep things running well through a full day of normal use. Charging moves up from 10W to 15W this time, and the adapter comes right in the box. Not the quickest charging out there, but it gets the job done for a budget phone.
Honor X5c vs Honor X5c Plus Specifications
| Specifications | Honor X5c | Honor X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Build | 167 x 77 x 7.9 mm 186 g |
167 x 77 x 7.9 mm 186 g |
| Display | 6.74″ TFT LCD 90Hz |
6.74″ TFT LCD 90Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm) |
| Memory | 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB microSD supported |
4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, 4GB/256GB, 6GB/256GB microSD supported |
| Rear Camera | 13MP, f/2.2 (wide) | 50MP, f/1.8 (wide) |
| Front Camera | 5MP, f/2.2 (wide) | 5MP, f/2.2 (wide) |
| Software & UI | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 15, MagicOS 9 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, Proximity |
Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, Proximity |
| Battery | 5260mAh 15W wired charging |
5260mAh 15W wired charging |
| Network & SIM | 4G, Dual Nano-SIM | 4G, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 GPS, FM radio USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 GPS, FM radio USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Honor X5c & Honor X5c Plus Price and Availability in Nepal
The Honor X5c 4/64GB version is tagged at NPR 20,499 in Nepal, while the X5c Plus 4/128GB goes for NPR 22,499. Both are up for grabs at local mobile stores and online platforms across Nepal.
| Models & Varients | Price in Nepal (Old) | Price in Nepal (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Honor X5c (4/64GB) | NPR 15,999 | NPR 20,499 |
| Honor X5c Plus (4/128GB) | NPR 17,999 | NPR 22,499 |