Honor has launched the X5ds budget smartphone in South Africa, priced at $150. The device stands out for its rear-mounted 2.01-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 240 by 296 pixels. This secondary display manages notifications, music playback controls, and serves as a viewfinder for selfies taken with the 50-megapixel main camera.
The primary display is a 6.78-inch panel with a resolution of 1576 by 720 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 600 nits. The smartphone is powered by a Unisoc T610 chipset, paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Users can expand the memory via a microSD slot supporting cards up to 1 TB, alongside dual nano-SIM support.
The camera system includes a 50-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Both cameras support 1080p video recording. The device is equipped with a 6000 mAh battery that supports 15 W charging and runs on Android 16 Go edition.
The handset features IP52-rated protection against dust and splashes. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The device measures 168.3 by 78.5 by 8.72 mm and weighs approximately 214 grams. Availability in other markets has not been announced.
