Honor has introduced the new X5ds smartphone in South Africa, bringing a secondary display to the rear panel at a budget-friendly price. The phone features a dual-screen setup, with the smaller rear display designed for quick access to notifications, media controls and camera previews.
Another key feature of the Honor X5ds is its large battery. The smartphone packs a 6,000mAh battery and runs on Android 16 Go Edition, targeting users looking for a combination of long battery life and essential smartphone features.
Honor X5ds Price and Availability
The Honor X5ds has been launched in South Africa in a single configuration with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It is priced at ZAR 2,499, which is approximately Rs 14,500.
The smartphone is available in Forest Green and Midnight Black colour options. Users can also expand the available storage through a microSD card.
Honor X5ds Gets Two Displays
The main display on the Honor X5ds is a 6.78-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a resolution of 1200 x 1576 pixels and can reach a peak brightness of up to 600 nits.
The rear panel houses a 2.01-inch secondary LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 296 pixels. The smaller screen can be used to view notifications, control media playback and preview the camera when taking selfies using the main rear camera.
The rear display adds a different approach to the budget smartphone segment by providing access to selected functions without relying entirely on the main screen.
Honor X5ds Specifications and Features
The Honor X5ds is powered by the Unisoc T610 chipset and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Storage can be expanded using a microSD card.
For photography, the smartphone features a 50MP primary rear camera with up to 4x digital zoom. A 5MP front-facing camera handles selfies and can record video in Full HD resolution.
The device runs Android 16 Go Edition and supports Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 5 and a USB Type-C port. It also carries an IP52 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.
The phone is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery and supports 15W wired charging.
Honor X5ds: Key Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Main Display | 6.78-inch LCD, 120Hz |
| Rear Display | 2.01-inch LCD |
| Processor | Unisoc T610 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB, expandable via microSD |
| Battery | 6,000mAh |
| Charging | 15W |
| Rear Camera | 50MP |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Operating System | Android 16 Go |
| Protection | IP52 |
Note: The supplied article mentions an 11,000mAh battery in one section, but its detailed specifications clearly list the battery capacity as 6,000mAh. The rewritten article follows the detailed specification table and the earlier stated battery capacity of 6,000mAh.
Disclaimer: The price, availability, specifications and features mentioned in this article are based on the information provided and may vary by market or change over time. Readers should verify the latest details with the official retailer or Honor before making a purchase.