HONOR X 5c Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23

Our Verdict: Price gives this comparison a practical starting point: HONOR X 5c Plus starts lower SIM-free at £77, roughly £132 below Samsung Galaxy S23; HONOR X 5c Plus also has the lower contract total in the current deals. The trade-off is between the bigger screen and a larger 5,260 mAh battery and a sharper 422 PPI display and the stronger 12MP front camera. Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you care most about a sharper 422 PPI display and the stronger 12MP front camera; choose HONOR X 5c Plus if the lower cost is the priority.

The X 5c Plus is the cheaper one to own: around £255 over a typical contract, £289 less than the S23 5G.

Screen
6.74" 6.1"
Display
TFT LCD Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
720 x 1600 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
260 422
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
5 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery
5,260 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android 15 Android 13
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
167 x 77 x 7.9 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
186 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£8.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£77.00 £239.00

Prices updated 26 July 2026

HONOR X 5c Plus HONOR X 5c Plus Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy S23
Screen 6.74" 6.1"
Display TFT LCD Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720 x 1600 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 260 422
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 5 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery 5,260 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 13
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 167 x 77 x 7.9 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight 186 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £8.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £77.00 £239.00
Prices updated 26 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR X 5c Plus
HONOR X 5c Plus

24 Months

64GB

Midnight Black

10GB

Data

£8.99 per month, £9 upfront.

Use code: CASH2 (£2)

Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23

24 Months

128GB

Cream

100GB

Data

£20 per month, £19 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR X 5c Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR X 5c Plus is cheaper on contract at £255.16 over the life of the deal from £8.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The HONOR X 5c Plus has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the sharper display at 422 pixels per inch versus 260, and the HONOR X 5c Plus uses a TFT LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The HONOR X 5c Plus features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £77.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR X 5c Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is available in 64GB, 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the HONOR X 5c Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23 use?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 uses the Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the more portable of the two: it's 19g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm, and is slimmer at 7.6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR X 5c Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The HONOR X 5c Plus is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR X 5c Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23 run?

The HONOR X 5c Plus runs Android 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 runs Android 13. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.