Less than 100 euros This is what we'll have to spend to get a smartphone like the Honor 5A, a phone whose technical specifications are sufficient for it to function well and which also makes it a truly versatile smartphone. It arrives in Two versionsWith prices very close to €100 in both cases, and with features and design that we love, they will undoubtedly attract the attention of many users looking for a the cheapest possible mobile phone.
Honor 5A
The possible features of a mobile phone were published, which was later officially launched and which, at first glance, wouldn't be a very prominent phone were it not for the fact that it is one of the best in quality / price ratio within the budget smartphone market. This Honor 5A comes with a price of approx. 95 eurosTherefore, it will cost less than 100 euros, something that will undoubtedly attract the attention of many users looking for the cheapest possible mobile phone.
Even with its very low price, the truth is that the smartphone doesn't have bad technical specifications at all, and it leads us to believe that its performance will be good enough. Its screen is... 5,5 inches and a 1.280 x 720 HD resolution pixels (around 267 ppi). A fairly large screen, making it a versatile phone that we can use for play and read with comfort.
In design, it opts for well-resolved simplicity: rounded corners, frame with metallic effect and rear with diamond texture to improve grip. In hand it offers a good balance between size and weight, with dimensions close to 154,3 x 77,1 x 8,45 mm and a weight of 168 g, very competitive figures for its segment.
There are two versions of this smartphone whose price is very similar, 95 euros and 108 eurosThe price difference is minimal, and the differences in technical specifications are also minimal. One of the versions includes a processor Huawei Kirin 620 with GPU Mali 450 and a rear camera with a sensor Sony 13MP accompanied by a frontal Sony 8MP, And a 3.100 mAh batteryMeanwhile, the other version has a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 to Adreno GPU 405rear camera with sensor 13 MP OmniVision and front Hynix 8 MPIn this last case, the battery is... 3.000 mAhBoth cameras are notable for their aperture f / 2.0 and good performance for its price.
In both cases, however, the RAM memory is 2 GB and internal memory is 16 GB, and can be expanded by means of a memory card microSD up to 128GBThis combo allows you to smoothly run everyday apps and store photos, videos, and music without any hassle.
Its design appears to be metallic, although it is not, but it is available in four colorsAvailable in white, black, blue, and gold, this smartphone boasts excellent finishes. Its connectivity is also impressive for its price range, offering LTE 4G with VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and positioning with GPS and GLONASS, plus dual SIM in compatible configurations.
In terms of software, the Honor 5A comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow accompanied by Huawei's customization layer, EMUI 4.1It's a lightweight interface, with power consumption optimizations and practical utilities such as a battery manager, permission control, and cleaning tools to maintain smooth performance.
Autonomy is one of its strong points: with 3.100 mAh (or 3.000 mAh in the Snapdragon variant) can reach, according to promotional data, up to 28 hours of use Moderate. The combination of an HD panel and efficient processors helps extend the day without the need for constant recharging.
Related versions and variants
In addition to the two main configurations of the 5,5-inch Honor 5A, there is evidence of a regional variant identified as LYO-L21 which opts for a screen of 5,0 inch HDChipset MediaTek MT6735P quad core, 2 GB of RAM16 GB expandable and a battery of 2.200 mAhThis version maintains the philosophy of low price and limited specifications for specific markets.
Meanwhile, within the Honor ecosystem there is also a sister model called Honor 5 (or Honor 5 Play) with 5-inch HD IPS panel, processor MediaTek MT67352 GB of RAM, 16 GB expandable storage, rear camera 8 SM, and battery 2.200 mAhIt shouldn't be confused with the 5,5-inch 5A, but it helps to understand the brand's strategy in the input range.
Indicative price and availability
The Honor 5A is positioned at the barrier of under 100 euros, with official launch rates around 95 Euros for the standard version and 108 Euros for the most complete version. It was initially launched in China, and its arrival in other countries may vary in terms of dates and final prices depending on the market, due to taxes, logistics, or local promotions.
It will likely arrive in Spain in the future, becoming one of the most interesting options for users looking for the most affordable mobile phone possible. For those who prioritize large screen, reliable cameras for social media, 4G And with solid autonomy, you'll find in the Honor 5A a hard contender to beat for its price, with the added bonus of choosing between two platforms (Kirin or Snapdragon) and well-finished.
