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Huawei Honor

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Pros

  • Honor 50 are well-balanced
  • smartphone remains responsive and fluid
  • Colors are bright and crisp

Cons

  • The focusing was rather slow and tended to jump between settings
  • No need to install separate third party utilities
  • the audio sounds a bit muted

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4 in
  • 854, 480 px
  • 245 ppi
  • 1900 mAh
  • Single-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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Huawei Honor - Pros & Cons

Huawei Honor

Pros

  • Honor 50 are well-balanced
  • smartphone remains responsive and fluid
  • Colors are bright and crisp
  • autofocus is quick as advertised
  • the audio is pretty fine
  • The screen is actually quite bright and crisp
  • the camera does indeed perform superbly
  • Viewing angles are also excellent
  • appealing curved display and sleek design
  • simple and responsive to use across a wide range of apps and services
  • good power efficiency and the ability to run a huge variety of apps seamlessly

Cons

  • The focusing was rather slow and tended to jump between settings
  • No need to install separate third party utilities
  • the audio sounds a bit muted
  • lacking in bass
  • colors are sadly a bit oversaturated at times
  • it takes a very long time to start up
  • Honor 7 was not exactly made for heavy duty graphics
  • noticeable purple fringing towards the corners of frame
  • much slower to charge when using third-party plugs
  • it s perhaps not quite bright enough for flawless outdoor viewing
  • lacked depth and often had background elements blown out

Huawei Honor - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1900 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
245 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.4 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Huawei - Video Reviews (9)

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Huawei Honor - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.3
CPU clock speed1.4 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 205
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Storage
Internal storage1 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Dimensions
Height4.8 in
Width2.42 in
Depth0.43 in
Weight4.94 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution854 x 480 px
Pixel density245.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1900.0 mAh
Standby time380.0 h
Talk time6.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Huawei Honor - Q&A (18)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Huawei Honor support 4G?
    adam
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Huawei Honor is a 4G LTE supported smartphone.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Huawei Honor have dual SIM?
    pamala
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Huawei Honor is a Dual sim supported smartphone.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Huawei Honor support WiFi calling?
    billi_torphy
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Huawei Honor smartphones support VoWiFi (WiFi Calling).
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Huawei Honor Have Play Store?
    angelo
    over 1 year ago
    Honor was founded as a Huawei sub-brand with the aim of offering lower-cost products for younger audience.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why Huawei Honor Cannot use Google?
    lesley.hodkiewicz
    over 1 year ago
    The Huawei Honor cannot use Google as Google, announced to pull Google Mobile Services certification eligibility from Huawei Honor phones.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is The Huawei Honor discontinued?
    pamula
    over 1 year ago
    No, The Huawei Honor brand will remain in the market.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Huawei Honor still supported by Google?
    edmundo_predovic
    over 1 year ago
    Now Huawei Honor able to use Google services again, meaning it can use all of Google's products including Gmail, and, Google Play Store.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Are Huawei Honor phones Good?
    ferdinand.parker
    over 1 year ago
    The Huawei Honor is an excellent phone with long battery, huge screen, and it solid performance.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Which is the best Huawei Honor phone?
    edison
    over 1 year ago
    Best flagship Huawei Honor smartphone: is Honor Magic 4 Pro. And best mid-range Honor phone is Honor 70.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I put my Huawei Honor in Safe mode?
    mary_koch
    over 1 year ago
    Press and hold the Power button of Huawei Honor. Then Tap and hold Power Off. When the Reboot to Safe Mode prompt appears, tap OK.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Huawei Honor waterproof?
    kathrine.herzog
    over 1 year ago
    The Huawei Honor just water and dust resistant phone.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Will Huawei Honor be affected by Huawei ban?
    destiny_kuhn
    over 1 year ago
    Honor CEO has confirmed that the company is no longer affected by the US Trade ban.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Huawei Honor have good camera?
    rueben_parker
    over 1 year ago
    Huawei Honor comes with excellent camera. The autofocus is pretty fast, and even in low light, it can produce good quality images.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the difference between Honor and Huawei?
    daron.upton
    over 1 year ago
    Honor is a subsidiary company of The Huawei. The relationship between the two brands is complementary.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is The Huawei Honor better than Vivo?
    jarvis
    over 1 year ago
    Vivo's phone has better screen to body ratio than Huawei Honor.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Which is better, Huawei Honor or Realme?
    florance
    over 1 year ago
    The Realme Devices are more better usually in terms of real performances than Huawei Honor.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What happened to Huawei Honor phone?
    sidney.ebert
    over 1 year ago
    Huawei Honor was sold off by Huawei to a Chinese-government after which the brand has bounced back in China.
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  • 0
    Votes
    adolph.marks
    about 2 years ago
    Does huawei honor have google?
    dario.yost
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
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Huawei Honor Huawei - Editorial Reviews (23)

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Huawei Honor Review : Huawei Honor U8860
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Review : Huawei Honor U8860

While the name of <b>Huawei</b> might not be one of the first names that trips off your tongue when the subject of manufacturers of Android devices is taking place, the company is determined to change that perception with some new products. Recently I took a look at the <b>Huawei</b> MediaPlay tablet and now it is the turn of the <b>Huawei</b> <b>Honor</b> <b>U8860</b> <b>smart</b>phone.

Huawei Honor Honor 50 review
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TechRadar
Published: 16.11.2021
Honor 50 review
3.5

A capable phone, but not particularly competitive

Huawei Honor Honor 50 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 13.12.2021
Honor 50 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Honor 50 marks the welcome return of Google Play services to the Huawei/Honor empire, but what else does this mid-range smartphone offer to keen photographers and videographers? Find out now by reading our in-depth review of the Honor 50, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.

Huawei Honor Updated: Honor 20 Pro camera review
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DXOMARK
Published: 18.09.2019
Updated: Honor 20 Pro camera review

Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and have renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We have retested this device using the new Wide and Night test protocols and updated this review. The updated elements [...]

Huawei Honor Honor 20 review: Great battery life & high-quality camera make it an affordable flagship
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The Economic Times
Published: 25.07.2019
Honor 20 review: Great battery life & high-quality camera make it an affordable flagship

Its a glass metal design that feels surprisingly small for the screen size of 6.3-inches.

Huawei Honor Honor 20 camera review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 03.07.2019
Honor 20 camera review
4.0

Can the budget-priced cousin of the Huawei P30 Pro offer the same camera performance for a fraction of the price?

Huawei Honor Huawei Honor 5X Review: The Budget Phone to Beat
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Tom's Guide
Published: 05.02.2016
Huawei Honor 5X Review: The Budget Phone to Beat
4.0

With its metal design, 1080p screen and long battery life, it's hard to find a better phone than the Huawei Honor 5X for $200.

Huawei Honor Honor 20 review: Huawei's first new phone during Trump dispute
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the Guardian
Published: 10.07.2019
Honor 20 review: Huawei's first new phone during Trump dispute

Top performance and a good camera make the £400 Honor 20 tempting. But will the US-China trade war hit software updates?

Huawei Honor Honor 20 review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.07.2019
Honor 20 review
4.0

A true mid-range powerhouse

Huawei Honor Honor 8 review: Champagne specs on a beer budget
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New Atlas
Published: 14.09.2016
Honor 8 review: Champagne specs on a beer budget

Chinese technology giant Huawei just introduced its Honor 8 smartphone to the US market. This US$400 phone boasts a 12 MP dual-lens rear camera, 8 MP front camera, glass body, expandable storage, 4 GB of RAM and other specs that echo the best of this year's top-of-the-line flagships. Is it worth…

Huawei Honor Honor Watch Magic review
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Honor Watch Magic review

Features galore make this smartwatch one to consider

Huawei Honor Honor 50 hands-on preview: Breaking away from Huawei
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Android Authority
Published: 14.10.2021
Honor 50 hands-on preview: Breaking away from Huawei

The Honor 50 is the brand's first GMS-equipped smartphone since gaining independence from Huawei. Here are our first impressions.

Huawei Honor Huawei Honor View 20 Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 27.01.2021
Huawei Honor View 20 Review
4.4

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Huawei Honor View 20Overall PerformanceBattery LifeDisplayDurabilityValueHuawei Honor View 20 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes08.8Expert RatingSometimes it might seem impossible to find a high-quality smartphone that won’t break the bank. Honor Phones, however, is set to change that with the Huawei Honor View 20. This phone performs crazy-fast and has a battery life that runs circles around anything from Apple or Samsung. Not to mention, it has a stellar hole-punch display that’s sure to […]

Huawei Honor Honor 8 Review
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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 06.10.2016
Honor 8 Review

The Huawei Honor 8 delivers Nexus quality at budget pricing. There are a few compromises, but the $399 price is enough for many buyers to overlook the shortcomings. Win an Honor 8 from GottaBeMobile Huawei gained a wider U.S. presence when Google chose the Chinese company to make the Google Nexus 6P. The Nexus 6P is a nice […]

Huawei Honor Honor 50 review: lose a Huawei, gain a Google
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The Verge
Published: 30.10.2021
Honor 50 review: lose a Huawei, gain a Google
3.5

A great screen and battery life let down by a so-so camera.

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