First Impressions: Honor Holly 2 Plus

Huawei added two new phones to its Honor line in India. The phones are the Honor 5X and the Honor Holly 2 Plus. Both phones can be bought only on Flipkart and Amazon.

What Is the Honor Holly 2 Plus?

The Honor Holly 2 Plus is a budget phone. It costs Rs. 8,499. It started selling on 15 February 2016. The phone tries to beat other cheap phones like the Samsung Galaxy On5, Lenovo Vibe P1m and Lenovo K3 Note.

Design and Build

The phone has a polycarbonate body. Polycarbonate is a strong plastic. The back panel is textured and can be removed. When you take the back off you see two micro‑SIM slots and a microSD card slot.

The phone is small. It fits well in a normal hand. You can reach all four corners with one thumb. The power button and volume buttons are on the right side. The speaker is at the bottom, so you may need to hold the phone a little higher when watching videos.

It comes in three colours: White, Gray and Gold. The back has a single LED flash next to the 13 MP rear camera.

Display and Performance

The screen is 5‑inch. It uses an HD resolution of 720 × 1280 pixels. This gives about 293 ppi (pixels per inch). The screen is clear enough for most daily tasks. Text looks sharp and colours are bright.

Inside, the phone runs a MediaTek MT6735P chipset. It is a 64‑bit quad‑core processor that runs at 1.3 GHz. The graphics are handled by a Mali‑T720 GPU. The phone has 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM.

In simple tests the phone felt smooth when opening apps. When a heavy game ran together with other apps, the phone slowed a little. This is normal for a low‑cost phone.

Camera and Battery

The rear camera is 13 MP. It uses an OmniVision third‑generation BSI sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. There is also a single LED flash. The front camera is 5 MP.

Photos taken in good light look okay. In low light the camera raises the ISO, which makes pictures look grainy. The camera app is simple. It has options like Panorama, HDR, Watermark and a timer.

The phone has a 4000 mAh battery. Huawei says it can last up to 48 hours of normal use. With Smart Power 3.0 mode the battery can last about 30 % longer, giving up to 20 hours of use when the battery is at 10 %.

The phone also supports reverse charging. You can use the phone’s battery to charge another device via the micro‑USB port.

Storage, Connectivity and Software

Internal storage is 16 GB. About 9.4 GB is free for apps and media. You can add a microSD card up to 128 GB for more space.

Connectivity includes 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi‑Fi, A‑GPS and a micro‑USB port.

The phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Huawei’s EMUI 3.1 LITE skin. The interface is simple and easy to learn.

How to Decide If This Phone Is Right for You

• Price: At Rs. 8,499 it is cheap. Good for people who want a phone without spending much.
• Battery: A big 4000 mAh battery means long use. Good for travelers or heavy users.
• Camera: Decent for daylight photos. Not great in low light.
• Performance: Works fine for social media, browsing and light games. Heavy games may lag.
• Storage: 16 GB may fill quickly. Use a microSD card if you need more space.
• Build: Plastic body with removable back makes it easy to clean and replace the battery.

If you need a phone for basic tasks, long battery life and a low price, the Honor Holly 2 Plus is a solid choice. If you need a strong camera or fast gaming, you may look at higher‑priced phones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the Honor Holly 2 Plus?

The phone is priced at Rs. 8,499 in India.

Does the phone support a microSD card?

Yes. You can add a microSD card up to 128 GB for extra storage.

How long does the battery last?

Huawei says the 4000 mAh battery can give up to 48 hours of normal use. With Smart Power 3.0 mode you can get about 30 % more life.

Can I use the phone to charge other devices?

Yes. The phone has reverse charging via the micro‑USB port.

Conclusion

The Honor Holly 2 Plus is a simple, cheap phone with a big battery and decent performance. It fits well in a small hand and offers basic camera features. It is a good option for anyone who wants a reliable phone without spending a lot of money.