I've got the Honor 5X - you have questions - fire away!

[James Falconer]

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As a type this the brand new Honor 5X is in my possession - and I'm pumped to give it a spin.

Will be busy getting is setup the way I like shortly - so if you have any questions or concerns about the device, fire away right here and I'll do my best to answer your questions.

Off the hop - have to say - for a $200 phone the 5X feels really solid. Off to a good start.

 

[maclancer]

I like it but the small screen and 720p only is not desired features that interested me. But like the design... Looks premium.

 

[Ry]

How's the sound quality from the speaker/speakphone?

 

[James Falconer]

I like it but the small screen and 720p only is not desired features that interested me. But like the design... Looks premium.

For a 720p screen it's not bad at all. My other Android phone atm is the Oneplus Two - and honestly I don't notice much difference side by side.

 

[James Falconer]

How's the sound quality from the speaker/speakphone?

Decent - same as any other phone with the bottom facing speaker. It does the job.

 

[Ry]

What size SIM does it take?

(I don't see it listed on our spec page: Honor 5X specs | Android Central)

 

[James Falconer]

Not sure if you can tell from the shot below, but it has three card slots: nano-SIM, micro-SIM, and microSD.

Took the picture below while the phone still had the plastic on the back

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[dpham00]

How is the fps?

 

[James Falconer]

How is the fps?

Haven't tested video yet - but the 5X has slow motion capture at 120fps.

Rear camera is 13MP - front camera 5MP.

 

[maclancer]

Does overheat while playing YouTube videos?

 

[dpham00]

Haven't tested video yet - but the 5X has slow motion capture at 120fps.

Rear camera is 13MP - front camera 5MP.

Sorry, I meant to ask about the fingerprint scanner.

 

[James Falconer]

Does overheat while playing YouTube videos?

Can't say one way or the other yet - once I dig into YouTube I'll let you know!

 

[James Falconer]

Sorry, I meant to ask about the fingerprint scanner.

So far the fingerprint scanner is working really well. Placement of the scanner is good - and has always recognized my fingerprint quickly.

I do prefer the scanner on the back (Honor 5X, 6P) compared to the front (OnePlus Two, GS6, etc). Easier and quicker to grab and unlock the device - in most cases is unlocked and ready before I even hold the phone up to view it.

 

[EarlyMon]

The honor 5x has a 1080p display. I'm holding one right now.

 

[EarlyMon]

Btw - recommend that you go to settings, Protected Apps, Menu and protect all. It'll make a pleasant difference from the default.

 

[James Falconer]

The honor 5x has a 1080p display. I'm holding one right now.

Just checked the specs again - right you are. Guess I'm not crazy then in my comparison to the OnePlus Two - really don't notice much of a difference.

 

[redbeard1083]

i'd also like to recommend going into power savings and putting into "normal" mode.

 

[EarlyMon]

Just checked the specs again - right you are. Guess I'm not crazy then in my comparison to the OnePlus Two - really don't notice much of a difference.

A few of us here helped test the phone, hope you don't mind the suggestions.

 

[James Falconer]

Not at all - any recommendations to help me (and others) get the most out of it are appreciated!

 

[trido#AC]

Does it have a Notification LED?

thanks