Apart from the HONOR X5b, HONOR Philippines has also launched the HONOR X5b Plus, which features a better camera.
The HONOR X5b Plus features a sharp 50-megapixel main camera, while the X5b settles for a 13-megapixel main shooter. The Plus version also enjoys a much bigger 256GB of storage, while the latter only has 64GB.

Everything else appears to be the same. Both the X5b and X5b Plus are powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 processor, have a 6.56-inch HD+ IPS display, and a 5,200mAh battery with 10W wired charging.
Both variants will ship with Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0. No word yet if it will receive the newer version.

The HONOR X5b Plus has a price of Php4,999 and is available in Lazada, Honor Experience Stores, and authorized retail partners nationwide. Meanwhile, the X5b has a special price of only Php3,499.
HONOR X5b Plus Specs
- Android 14, MagicOS 8.0
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 6.56-inch HD+ IPS display, 1612 x 720 pixel resolution, ~269ppi
- 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio G36 octa-core processor
- 4GB RAM
- IMG GE8320
- 256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + Auxiliary lens rear cameras, LED flash
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.1
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, A-GPS, BDS
- USB-C
- Dimensions: 163.85 x 75.75 x 8.7mm
- Colors: Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
- 5,200mAh non-removable battery, 10W wired charging