Honor 8 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions
- Released 2016, July 153g, 7.5mm thickness Android 6.0, up to Android 8.0, EMUI 8 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) Mali-T880 MP4 Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 224 USD
- 5.2" 1080x1920 pixels
- 12MP 1080p
- 4GB RAM Kirin 950
- 3000mAh Li-Po
Honor 8 overview
Honor 8 is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2016, July. Honor 8 has 5.2 inch, IPS LCD, a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It uses Kirin 950 (16 nm) chipset, Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) CPU, Mali-T880 MP4 GPU. Honor 8 supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). It has 12MP Single main camera, 8MP Single selfie camera. It uses Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Honor 8 is about 224 USD.
Score the key features of Honor 8 compared to the other phones on the market:
- CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
- Camera pixels: 44 / 100 points
- Screen resolution: 70 / 100 points
- Battery capacity: 73 / 100 points
- Price: 28 / 100 points
Honor 8 full specifications
VERSIONS:L09|L19|L14|L04|AL00 |
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| Versions: FRD-L09, FRD-L19 (Europe, Global); FRD-L14 (USA); FRD-L04 (USA, Canada); FRD-AL00 (Hong Kong, China, USA); FRD-TL00 (China); FRD-AL10 (China) | |
NETWORK |
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| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH |
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| Announced | 2016, July. Released 2016, July |
| Status | Discontinued |
BODY |
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| Dimensions | 145.5 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.73 x 2.80 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 153 g (5.40 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Custom function back button | |
DISPLAY |
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| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 74.9 cm2 (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
PLATFORM |
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| OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 |
| Chipset | Kirin 950 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 |
MEMORY |
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA |
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| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 35mm (standard), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, Laser AF 12 MP B/W, f/2.2, 35mm (standard), 1/2.9", 1.25µm |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
SELFIE CAMERA |
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| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND |
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMUNICATIONS |
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| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
FEATURES |
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
BATTERY |
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| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 18W, 47% in 30 min (advertised) |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Colors | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Gold |
| Models | FRD-L19 FRD-L14, FRD-L04, FRD-AL00, FRD-TL00, FRD-AL10, FRD-L09, FRD-L02, FRD-L19, FRD-L14, FRD-DL00 |
| SAR EU | 1.45 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 224 USD |
TESTS |
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| Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 2099Basemark X: 16592 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1243:1 (nominal), 3.346 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 67dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 82dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -98.3dB / Crosstalk -97.3dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 70h |
Photos and videos of Honor 8
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Frequently asked questions:
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How much does Honor 8 cost?
The reference price of the Honor 8 is about 224 USD (in 2016). This price may vary slightly depending on the market and region.
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Where can I buy a Honor 8 phone?
The Honor 8 phone was manufactured in 2016 and you can hardly buy it now.
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Does Honor 8 support 5G?
No, it does not support 5G.
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Does Honor 8 support NFC (Near-Field Communication)?
Yes, it supports NFC.
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What are the dimensions of the Honor 8, what are the sizes?
The size of the Honor 8 is 71 x 145.5 x 7.5 mm (width x height x thickness).
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What is the weight of Honor 8?
The weight of the Honor 8 is 153g.
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What type of screen does Honor 8 use?
The screen of Honor 8 is IPS LCD.
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What is the screen size of Honor 8? What is its screen ratio?
The screen size of Honor 8 is 5.2 inches. The screen ratio is 72.5% (the higher the screen ratio, the less excess space).
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What is the screen resolution of Honor 8? What is PPI (Pixels Per Inch)?
The screen resolution of the Honor 8 is 1080 x 1920 pixels, 424 PPI.
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What operating system does Honor 8 use?
Honor 8 uses Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 operating system.
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What CPU does Honor 8 use? Which chipset?
Honor 8 uses Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) CPU, Kirin 950 (16 nm) chipset, Mali-T880 MP4 GPU.
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What is the battery capacity of the Honor 8? What type of battery does Honor 8 use?
The battery capacity of Honor 8 is 3000 mAh. Honor 8 uses a Li-Po battery.
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Does Honor 8 support wireless charging?
No, it does not support wireless charging.
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Does Honor 8 have fast charging?
Yes, it supports fast charging.
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How many MP (megapixels) is the main camera of Honor 8?
The main camera of Honor 8 is 12.0 MP.
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What type of SIM card does Honor 8 use?
Honor 8 uses Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
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Is Honor 8 waterproof?
No, it's not waterproof.
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Which country's Honor 8 phone?
8 is a phone of Honor, a brand from China.
