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Huawei Honor 8

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Pros

  • uses a USB Type-C port and also supports quick-charging
  • Images appear vibrant and text appears sharp
  • both phones performed practically identically

Cons

  • Huawei s heavy-handed Emotion UI Android skin
  • only just become available to European customers hungry for yet more smartphone options
  • it can be slow to adjust when first waking the phone up

Key specs

  • 12 Mpx
  • 5.2 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS TFT, LTPS TFT
  • 424 ppi
  • 3000 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 8 Mpx

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      Huawei Honor 8 - Pros & Cons

      Huawei Honor 8

      Pros

      • uses a USB Type-C port and also supports quick-charging
      • Images appear vibrant and text appears sharp
      • both phones performed practically identically
      • a beautiful and unique design
      • the build quality seems strong enough to resist most damage
      • Everything is very smooth and responsive
      • Low-light performance was surprisingly strong
      • The 8 MP front-facing camera is also good
      • It worked quite well in my testing
      • battery life
      • snappy

      Cons

      • Huawei s heavy-handed Emotion UI Android skin
      • only just become available to European customers hungry for yet more smartphone options
      • it can be slow to adjust when first waking the phone up
      • the glass feels more slippery in your hand and it s a fingerprint magnet
      • its glass back is prone to fingerprints and scratches
      • Battery life is the phone s weakest point
      • It is only let down by its battery life
      • The phone still costs 370 on Amazon
      • price hasn t drastically changed since launch
      • there s no 4K video recording
      • Color reproduction could have been more accurate

      Huawei Honor 8 - Technical Overview

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      IconScreen size
      5.2 in
      Best:
      Asus FonePad 8
      Screen size: 8 in
      IconBattery capacity
      3000 mAh
      Best:
      Doogee BL12000
      Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
      IconPixel density
      424 ppi
      Best:
      Sony Xperia Z6
      Pixel density: 891 ppi
      IconCPU clock speed
      2.3 GHz
      Best:
      Motorola Moto G100
      CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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      Huawei Honor 8 - Full Specifications

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      Hardware
      Operating systemAndroid 6.0
      CPU clock speed2.3 GHz
      CPU cores8-core
      CPU modelHuawei HiSilicon Kirin 950
      GPU modelARM Mali-T880 MP4
      RAM memory
      • 3 GB
      • 4 GB
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      Rear camera
      Primary sensor size1/2,9"
      Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx
      Primary lens aperture2.2 f
      Focus adjustmentAutomatic
      Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
      Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps
      Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
      Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
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      Storage
      Internal storage
      • 32 GB
      • 64 GB
      Maximum card storage128GB
      Types of memory card supported
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
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      Dimensions
      Height5.73 in
      Width2.8 in
      Depth0.29 in
      Weight5.4 oz
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      Connectivity
      Dual sim supportyes
      Sim card sizeNano-SIM
      Bluetoothyes
      Bluetooth version4.1
      Bluetooth profileA2DP
      NFCyes
      Charging connectionUSB
      Headphone connection3.5 mm
      USB version2.0
      Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
      Video outputNo
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      Battery
      Battery typeLithium Polymer
      Battery capacity3000.0 mAh
      Standby time420.0 h
      Talk time20.0 h
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      Display
      Screen size5.2 in
      Number of colors16.7M
      Panel typeLCD
      Resolution1920 x 1080 px
      Technology
      • IPS TFT
      • LTPS TFT
      Pixel density424.0 ppi
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      Front camera
      Primary resolution8.0 Mpx
      Light sourceLED flash
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      Design
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Gold
      • Midnight black
      • Pearl white
      • Pink
      • Silver
      • White
      • Yellow
      MaterialMetal
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      Sensors
      Accelerometeryes
      Proximityyes
      Digital compassyes
      Ambient light sensoryes
      Gyroscopeyes
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      Cellular
      Wireless networking standard
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11ac
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      Data transmission
      • EDGE
      • FDD-LTE
      • GPRS
      • HSDPA
      • HSPA+
      • HSUPA
      • TD-LTE
      Navigation system
      • A-GPS
      • GLONASS
      • GPS
      GSM frequencies
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      UMTS frequences
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      LTE frequencies
      • 800 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • 2600 MHz
      • 2300 MHz
      • 2500 MHz
      Streaming standardsMiracast

      Huawei Honor 8 - Q&A (17)

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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Is The Huawei Honor 8 worth buying?
        pamala
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 great phone it comes with good camera, good display.
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        What is the price of Huawei Honor 8 in USA?
        michael_mann
        over 1 year ago
        The price of the Huawei Honor 8 in USA starts from 152$ depending on the specific version and features.
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does Huawei Honor 8 have good audio?
        dannie
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 is a 4G LTE supported smartphone.
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Is The Huawei Honor 8 good for gaming?
        harrison
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 is a fantastic smartphone for gaming.
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does the Huawei Honor 8 support VoLTE?
        lesley.hodkiewicz
        over 1 year ago
        Yes, The Huawei Honor 8 supports T-Mobile's band along with VoLTE.
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      • 0
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does Huawei Honor 8 support WiFi calling?
        trudi
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 launched in China in July 2016.
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does Huawei Honor 8 support fast charging?
        dane
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 supports 9V/2A quick charging feature.
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        How long does Huawei Honor 8 take to charge?
        karina
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 reaches a full charge within 2.2 hours.
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      • 0
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        How do I turn on Huawei Honor 8 without power button?
        esteban_botsford
        over 1 year ago
        to TURN ON Huawei Honor 8 without a power button: Plug in charger, Hold down VOLUME UP + BACK BUTTON and keep both buttons pressed until screen lights up. Select "Reboot".
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      • 0
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does Huawei Honor 8 have dual-SIM?
        linnie
        over 1 year ago
        No, the Huawei Honor 8 does not come with dual-SIM, it only accepts one SIM.
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does The Huawei Honor 8 have SD card slot?
        leandro_goodwin
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 comes with the supports micro-SD cards slot.
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      • 0
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Why is my Huawei Honor 8 phone not charging?
        jacelyn
        over 1 year ago
        To solve the problems, Ensure the Connection Is Proper on the Huawei Honor 8. Then cable and charger.
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      • 0
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does Huawei Honor 8 phones have NFC?
        sheree.leuschke
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 guaranteeing long-lasting battery life, delivering up to 13 hours of YouTube video, 19 hours for browsing and 9.3 hours of gaming.
        Helpful?
      • 0
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does the Huawei Honor 8 have a headphone jack?
        thalia.glover
        over 1 year ago
        Huawei Honor 8 comes with 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom of the phone.
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      • 0
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        How many inches is The Huawei Honor 8?
        young_bradtke
        over 1 year ago
        The Huawei Honor 8 phone comes with a 5.2-inch display.
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Is the Huawei Honor 8 waterproof?
        luciano.lehner
        over 1 year ago
        No, The Huawei Honor 8 is NOT waterproof and has no IP-Rating rating.
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      • 0
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        Productz
        over 1 year ago
        Does Huawei Honor 8 have wireless charging?
        jarvis
        over 1 year ago
        No, The Huawei Honor 8 does not sell in the United States.
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      Huawei Honor 8 Huawei - Editorial Reviews (14)

      4.0
      Based on 14 reviews
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      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8 review
      TechRadar logo
      TechRadar
      Published: 21.11.2017
      Honor 8 review
      4.0

      An extraordinarily shiny Android phone with extraordinary specs

      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8 review: Honor’s mid-ranger gets Android 7.0 Nougat update
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      Expert Reviews
      Published: 24.03.2017
      Honor 8 review: Honor’s mid-ranger gets Android 7.0 Nougat update
      4.0

      Honor’s Huawei P9-alternative is well-priced, performs brilliantly and it now runs Android 7.0 Nougat

      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8 review: Huawei’s cheaper smartphone is just short of brilliant
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      the Guardian
      Published: 15.09.2016
      Honor 8 review: Huawei’s cheaper smartphone is just short of brilliant

      With dual cameras, dual Sim, microSD card slot, premium build and two-day battery life, the only thing holding back the Honor 8 is Huawei’s software

      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8
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      Trusted Reviews
      Published: 25.08.2016
      Honor 8
      3.5

      Honor 8 review: The Huawei P9 for 'Millennials'

      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8 Review
      Android Authority logo
      Android Authority
      Published: 30.08.2016
      Honor 8 Review
      4.3

      At $400, does the Honor 8 have what it takes to go up against segment leaders ZTE and OnePlus? Let's find out in our written review of the Honor 8!

      Huawei Honor 8 A smooth, dual-camera phone for less
      CNET logo
      CNET
      Published: 07.10.2016
      A smooth, dual-camera phone for less

      This well-crafted, midprice handset takes good photos with its double cameras, while saving you big bucks.

      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8 review
      TechRadar logo
      TechRadar
      Published: 21.11.2017
      Honor 8 review
      4.0

      An extraordinarily shiny Android phone with extraordinary specs

      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8 Smartphone Review
      Notebookcheck logo
      Notebookcheck
      Published: 30.09.2016
      Honor 8 Smartphone Review
      4.4

      In-depth review of the Honor 8 (Kirin 950, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 5.2-inch, 153 g) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

      Huawei Honor 8 The Huawei Honor 8 Review
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      anandtech.com
      Published: 13.10.2016
      The Huawei Honor 8 Review
      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8 review | Stuff
      stuff.tv/my/ logo
      stuff.tv/my/
      Honor 8 review | Stuff

      Top-notch specs for not too much wedge, but faces some competition for your cash

      Huawei Honor 8 Huawei Honor 8 Review: Defeated by pricing
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      Digit.in/hi/
      Published: 17.10.2016
      Huawei Honor 8 Review: Defeated by pricing
      3.6

      Read the in depth Review of Huawei Honor 8 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Huawei Honor 8 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

      Huawei Honor 8 Huawei Honor 8 review
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      businessinsider.my
      Published: 26.08.2016
      Huawei Honor 8 review

      The Huawei Honor 8 is another reason to not pay more than $400 for your next phone.

      Huawei Honor 8 Honor 8 Pro review
      Android Authority logo
      Android Authority
      Published: 06.07.2017
      Honor 8 Pro review

      On paper, the Honor 8 Pro checks all the boxes for a flagship smartphone in 2017, but is that really the case? Find out in our Honor 8 Pro review!

      Huawei Honor 8 Huawei Honor 8 Pro Review
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      SlashGear
      Published: 05.04.2017
      Huawei Honor 8 Pro Review

      Just when you thought you've seen all the Android flagships that this half of 2017 has to offer, along comes Honor to blow your presumptions…

      Often compared with Huawei Honor 8