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Honor 8
Honor 8 Price
The Honor 8 lowest price is $65, based on current retailer listings.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (unconfirmed in some sources, 2.5D glass mentioned) |
Platform
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 |
Memory
| RAM | 3GB or 4GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Internal Storage | 32GB or 64GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Modules | Dual 12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.25µm, AF (one RGB, one monochrome sensor) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 'Wide Aperture' mode |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | Wide selfie, beautification mode, screen flash |
| Video | 1080p |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (9V/2A), charges 40% in 30 minutes |
Body
| Dimensions | 145.5 x 71 x 7.45 mm (5.73 x 2.8 x 0.29 inches) |
| Weight | 153 g (5.4 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 1.0 |
Launch
| Announced | July 2016 |
| Status | Released 2016, July |
| OS at launch | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 4.1/8 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Attractive and premium glass design.
- Sharp dual-sensor camera performance.
- Fingerprint scanner doubles as a programmable key.
- Includes IR blaster and NFC.
- Good battery life for its class.
- Bright and vibrant display.
Cons
- Mediocre battery life in some tests, despite good real-world usage.
- Heavy EMUI layer can cause occasional performance hiccups.
- Slippery, fingerprint-prone glass design.
- No 4K video recording.
- Hybrid SIM slot limits expansion if dual SIM is used.
- No adequate screen protection mentioned in some specs.
In The Box & Warranty
- Honor 8 smartphone
- Quick Charge adapter (9V/2A)
- USB Type-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick start guide / Documentation paperwork
Honor typically provides a standard warranty for its devices, covering manufacturing defects for a specified period, usually two years from the date of purchase, excluding accidental or user-induced damage.
Questions & Answers
When was the Honor 8 released?
The Honor 8 was initially released in July 2016, followed by its debut in August 2016.
Does the Honor 8 have a good camera?
Yes, the Honor 8 features a dual 12-megapixel rear camera setup (one RGB and one monochrome sensor) which was praised for its sharp performance, enhanced detail, and improved low-light photography for its price point. It also has an 8-megapixel front camera.
What operating system does the Honor 8 run?
The Honor 8 launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, overlaid with Huawei's EMUI 4.1. It was upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 8.
Is the Honor 8 battery life good?
The Honor 8 is generally considered to have good battery life, with its 3000 mAh battery often lasting a full day or more with moderate use. Some tests indicated it could last up to two days on a single charge.
Does the Honor 8 support fast charging?
Yes, the Honor 8 supports 18W fast charging (9V/2A), capable of charging the battery to about 40% in 30 minutes.
What kind of display does the Honor 8 have?
The Honor 8 features a 5.2-inch LTPS IPS LCD with a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 423 ppi.