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Safaricom Neon Smarta 2 vs Honor X5c 4G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

Compared products
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Neon Smarta 2

Neon Smarta 2

  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 5-inch display.
KSh 6,000In Stock
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Honor X5c 4G

Honor X5c 4G

  • 186 g.
  • About 6.74 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
KSh 14,900In Stock
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Neon Smarta 3KSh 8,500
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Our quick verdict

The Honor X5c 4G has more storage (64 GB), more RAM (4 GB) and a larger 6.74-inch screen, while the Neon Smarta 2 costs KSh 8,900 less.

Memory

Neon Smarta 2
2 GB RAM in this version
Honor X5c 4G
4 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Neon Smarta 2
32 GB storage in this version
Honor X5c 4G
64 GB storage in this version

Display

Neon Smarta 2
5-inch display
Honor X5c 4G
6.74-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 260 ppi

SIM

Neon Smarta 2
Dual SIM
Honor X5c 4G
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Neon Smarta 2

  • Lower price: KSh 6,000 (vs KSh 14,900).

Honor X5c 4G

  • More memory: 4 GB RAM (vs 2 GB).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Larger 6.74-inch screen (vs 5-inch).
  • 90 Hz display.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Display5-inch display6.74-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 260 ppi
Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
SIMDual SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Brand—Honor
ModelNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c
Announced—2025, October 05
Device type / form family—Smartphone
Release status—Available. Released 2025, October 05

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Dimensions—167 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.57 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight—186 g (6.56 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Display5.0-inch displayTFT LCD, 90Hz; 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution—720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Display features—90Hz
Display technology—TFT LCD
Display size—6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate—90Hz
Pixel density—~260 ppi
Aspect ratio—20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—~85.3% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Processor—Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPU—Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU—Mali-G52 MC2
Process node—12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
RAM2 GB physical RAM4GB
Storage32 GB64GB
Expandable storage—microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations—64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Rear camera—· 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF - LATAM only; · 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) - MEA, SEA, AF, Eurasia; Auxiliary lens
Front camera—5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera features—LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video—1080p@30fps
Front camera video—1080p@30fps
Wide camera—· 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF - LATAM only; · 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) - MEA, SEA, AF, Eurasia

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Battery—Li-Po 5260 mAh
Charging—15W wired
Battery technology—Li-Po

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Operating system—Android 15, MagicOS 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
SIMDual SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network—GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—LTE
Network speed—HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
NFC—No
Bluetooth—5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio—FM radio
USB—USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Sensors—Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors—Ocean Cyan, Midnight Black, Tidal Blue, Meteor Silver

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 2Honor X5c 4G
Loudspeakers—Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack—Yes

Similarities

  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

For most buyers the Honor X5c 4G is the better buy; the Neon Smarta 2 makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less than half as much.

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