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Safaricom Neon Smarta 3 vs Honor X5c 4G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Neon Smarta 3

Neon Smarta 3

  • 3 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 5,100 mAh battery capacity.
  • 6.9-inch display.
  • 16 MP main camera.
KSh 8,500In 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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Our quick verdict

The Honor X5c 4G has more storage (64 GB), more RAM (4 GB) and a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP), while the Neon Smarta 3 has a larger 6.9-inch screen and sharper selfies (8 MP).

Memory

Neon Smarta 3
3 GB RAM in this version
Honor X5c 4G
4 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Neon Smarta 3
32 GB storage in this version
Honor X5c 4G
64 GB storage in this version

Battery capacity

Neon Smarta 3
5,100 mAh battery capacity
Honor X5c 4G
5,260 mAh battery capacity

Display

Neon Smarta 3
6.9-inch display
Honor X5c 4G
6.74-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 260 ppi

Camera

Neon Smarta 3
16 MP main camera
Honor X5c 4G
50 MP main camera

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Neon Smarta 3

  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.74-inch).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).
  • Lower price: KSh 8,500 (vs KSh 14,900).

Honor X5c 4G

  • More memory: 4 GB RAM (vs 3 GB).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 16 MP).
  • 90 Hz display.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityNeon Smarta 3Honor X5c 4G
Display6.9-inch display6.74-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 260 ppi
Camera16 MP main camera50 MP main camera
Memory3 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
Battery capacity5,100 mAh battery5,260 mAh battery
Network4GGSM / HSPA / LTE

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor X5c 4G
Brand—Honor
ModelNeon Smarta 3Honor X5c
Announced—2025, October 05
Device type / form family—Smartphone
Release status—Available. Released 2025, October 05

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor 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 3Honor X5c 4G
Display6.9-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 3Honor 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 3Honor X5c 4G
RAM3 GB4GB
Storage32 GB64GB
Expandable storage—microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations—64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor X5c 4G
Rear camera16 MP· 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF - LATAM only; · 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) - MEA, SEA, AF, Eurasia; Auxiliary lens
Front camera8 MP5 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 3Honor X5c 4G
Battery5100 mAhLi-Po 5260 mAh
Charging—15W wired
Battery technology—Li-Po

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor X5c 4G
Operating system—Android 15, MagicOS 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor X5c 4G
Network4GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMDual SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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 3Honor 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 3Honor X5c 4G
Sensors—Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors—Ocean Cyan, Midnight Black, Tidal Blue, Meteor Silver

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor X5c 4G
Loudspeakers—Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack—Yes

Similarities

  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.9 and 6.74 inches).

In summary

For most buyers the Honor X5c 4G is the better buy; the Neon Smarta 3 makes sense if you want a larger 6.9-inch screen.

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In-stock alternatives

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