Honor X5ds and Honor X5d Plus smartphones launched with rear displays and affordable price tags.

Tech brand Honor has showcased its advanced technology by launching two affordable smartphones featuring a secondary display on the back. The design of these new Honor models bears a striking resemblance to the Xiaomi 18 Pro, which was recently released in China. The new devices—the Honor X5D and Honor X5D Plus—have already hit the African market. You can read more about these new phones below.

Specifications of the Honor X5D and Honor X5D Plus
In terms of display, these new Honor phones feature a 6.78-inch HD+ screen with a resolution of 720 x 1576 pixels. The LCD panel utilizes a punch-hole design and supports a 90Hz refresh rate along with 600 nits of brightness. While the side bezels are slim, the bottom chin remains clearly visible. The screen is protected by aluminosilicate glass.

The Honor X5D and Honor X5D Plus feature a 2.01-inch secondary display on the back panel, positioned alongside the rear camera module; this is a key highlight of both devices. This secondary display utilizes an LCD panel with a resolution of 240 x 296 pixels. Users can utilize this screen to take selfies with the rear camera. Additionally, the secondary display supports functions such as displaying messages, notifications, reminders, and time, as well as music controls.

In terms of performance, the Honor X5D S is powered by the Unisoc T610 chip, with a maximum clock speed of 1.8GHz. The Honor X5D Plus S is equipped with the Unisoc T615 octa-core processor. Regarding graphics, the X5D S employs the ARM Mali G52 GPU, while the X5D Plus S utilizes the ARM Mali G57 GPU.

In terms of photography, both new Honor phones feature a 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and 4x digital zoom. For selfies and video calls, both the Honor X5D and Honor X5D Plus are equipped with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

To ensure long-lasting battery life, both the Honor X5D S and Honor X5D Plus S come with a large 6,000mAh battery. Both models support 15W fast charging for quicker power-ups. Additionally, they feature IP52-rated water and dust resistance, offering protection against minor splashes. Regarding connectivity, both phones support Bluetooth 5.0 and include a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Pricing for the Honor X5d and Honor X5d Plus
The Honor X5d 4G smartphone has been launched in the global market; the model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at 2,499 South African Rand (approximately 14,390 Indian Rupees), while the Honor X5d Plus comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Honor X5d will be available in Forest Green and Midnight Black, whereas the Honor X5d Plus will be offered in Midnight Black and Sunrise Gold.