Huawei Honor 8 launched in July 2016. Huawei Honor 8 is a new mid end phone from Huawei. Honor series has the most acclaimed devices in the past. So, there are huge expectations for the new Huawei Honor 8 in the market. Take a look at specifications, price, quick review, features, opinions, pros and cons of Huawei Honor 8.
Price of Huawei Honor 8
The price of Huawei Honor 8 is – (Based on Chinese market price)
For 3GB of RAM and 32GB of Internal Storage
- Price in the USA is $300
- Price in Europe is €272
- Price in the UK is £228
- Price in India is ₹20,200
- Price in China is ¥ 1999
For 4GB of RAM and 32GB of Internal Storage
- Price in the USA is $345
- Price in Europe is €313
- Price in the UK is £263
- Price in India is ₹23,200
- Price in China is ¥ 2299
For 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Internal Storage
- Price in the USA is $375
- Price in Europe is €340
- Price in the UK is £285
- Price in India is ₹25,200
- Price in China is ¥ 2499
Specifications of Huawei Honor 8
| Features | Specs |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.2 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| CPU | HiSilicon Kirin 950 Octa-core Processor |
| GPU | Mali T880 MP4 |
| Memory | 3GB or 4GB of RAM |
| Inbuilt Storage | 32GB or 64GB |
| Storage Upgrade | 256GB via micro SD card |
| Primary Camera | Dual 12MP with dual-LED (dual tone) Flash |
| Video recording | 1080 pixels |
| Secondary Camera | 8MP with LED Flash |
| Battery | 3000mAh (Non-removable) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| SIM card type | Dual SIM or Single SIM |
| Weight | 153gms |
Specs and Details of Huawei Honor 8
Display
Huawei Honor 8 has a 5.2 inches screen with screen resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels. This brings 424 pixels per inch in screen pixel density. The display is made up of IPS LCD technology. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
CPU and GPU
The CPU in Huawei Honor 8 is HiSilicon Kirin 950, an Octa-core processor with one cortex A72 Quad-core processor and one cortex A53 Quad-core processor. The GPU is Mali T880 MP4. This is a very high-level graphical processor.
RAM and Storage
There are three different variants available in Huawei Honor 8 based on the RAM and internal storage. They are
- 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage
- 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage
- 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage
Software
Huawei Honor 8 runs on Emotion UI 4.1, which is working based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Camera
Huawei Honor 8 has dual 12MP cameras in the rear. It features Aperture f/2.2, Laser Autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash and 1080 pixel video recording. The front side has an 8MP camera with flash support.
Battery
Huawei Honor 8 powered with a 3000mAh battery. It is a Lithium Polymer type battery and non –removable. It also supports fast battery charging.
Other Features and Connectivity
The connectivity features of Huawei Honor 8 are GPRS, Edge, 3G, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, Infrared port, FM Radio and USB type-C 1.0. This smartphone comes with the Fingerprint scanner.
Quick Review of Huawei Honor 8
It has a lot of positive specs on their list. The screen size is less with 5.2 inches, but it is substituted by the stunning screen pixel density. It brings more sharpness and clarity. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection also adds value to this display. HiSilicon Kirin 950 CPU is one of the top tier CPU processors in the market. It is a power beast without any doubt. The same applies to the Mali T880 GPU. A 3GB RAM or 4GB of RAM is a good choice. For many users, 3GB RAM is enough.
Camera in the rear is great. This is dual Camera with dual LED and dual tone flash. It can produce high-quality pics for this camera with feature such as Laser Autofocus. The front camera is not bad with 8MP. The battery with 3000mAh is becoming average nowadays. There are many smartphones coming with 4000mAh.
Overall, Huawei Honor 8 is a super performing mid-end phone. Don’t expect it to be super high end.
Pros and Cons of Huawei Honor 8
Pros
- Great Display Quality
- HiSilicon Kirin 950 CPU Processor
- Higher RAM level with choices
- Dual 12MP camera on the Rear side
- Fingerprint Scanner
- USB Type C
Cons
- 3000mAh Battery is just average
Opinion to Buyers
The price is right for the features of Huawei Honor 8. Those who want to have a great phone at this price range can go for this.