Honor has introduced the X5ds smartphone in South Africa, targeting budget-conscious buyers who need reliable connectivity without high costs. The device stands out by including a secondary 2.01-inch LCD touchscreen on the back, which handles selfies and notifications without waking the main display. This configuration lets users keep track of calls and messages while the primary screen remains off, saving battery life during long work shifts or commutes.
Honor X5ds adds rear LCD and 6,000mAh battery to budget lineup
The phone runs on Android 16 Go edition, a lightweight operating system designed to keep older or less powerful hardware responsive. It uses the Unisoc T610 chipset, which pairs two Cortex-A75 cores with six Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.8GHz. This processor choice prioritizes energy efficiency over raw gaming power, making it suitable for basic tasks like messaging, web browsing, and light productivity apps.
Specifications
- Rear Display: 2.01-inch LCD, 240 x 296 resolution
- Main Display: 6.78-inch LCD, 720 x 1576 resolution, up to 120Hz
- Chipset: Unisoc T610 (2x Cortex-A75, 6x Cortex-A55)
- Battery: 6,000mAh with 15W wired charging
- Storage: 64GB internal, up to 1TB expansion
The main 6.78-inch LCD display offers a 720 x 1576 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits of brightness. Memory consists of 4GB of physical RAM plus 4GB of virtual memory, paired with 64GB of internal storage. Users can expand storage by up to 1TB using a dedicated three-card slot that supports dual nano-SIMs and a microSD card simultaneously.
Power comes from a large 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W wired charging, ensuring the device lasts through heavy daily use. The rear camera features a 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 4x digital zoom, capable of recording 1080p video. A 5-megapixel front camera also supports 1080p video for calls and selfies on the secondary screen. The phone includes standard connectivity options like 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Honor X5ds is priced at 2,499 ZAR (around $150) for the 4GB+64GB model in South Africa. It carries an IP52 rating for basic protection against dust and water splashes. The device measures 168.3 x 78.5 x 8.72mm and weighs approximately 214g. There is currently no information available about a wider launch beyond South Africa.
Source: Honor X5ds, GIZMOCHINA
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