Overall Score
24.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6274)24.5
Performance(#5582)48.9
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5993)20.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5959)36.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor 3
Short Review
- The Honor 3 features a compact design with dimensions of 133 x 67.2 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 138g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 4.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 312 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Huawei K3V2E chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 2GB of RAM, providing adequate speed for basic tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 1.3 MP unit.
- Battery capacity stands at 2150 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The device runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) with EMUI 1.6, offering a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is equipped with a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Honor 3 combines basic features in a lightweight build, suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetHuawei K3V2E
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUN/A
Memory8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2150 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2150 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions133 x 67.2 x 9.9 mm (5.24 x 2.65 x 0.39 in)
Weight138 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), EMUI 1.6
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass