Honor 3C Play vs Honor 5A
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor 3C Play
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Honor 5A
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Honor 5A
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Honor 5A
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 294 | 294 |
| Screen-to-body | 67 | 65.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-T720MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6582 | Mediatek MT6735P |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | EMUI 3.1 |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 5.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 2200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 142.2 | 144.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 9 |
| Weight (g) | 156 | 140 |
| Width (mm) | 72.3 | 72.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, August. Released 2014, September | 2016, June. Released 2016, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor 3C Play | Honor 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor 3C Play and Honor 5A are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Honor 5A packs a 2200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Honor 5A reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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