Overall Score
41.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#3333)41.9
Performance(#3141)71.2
Camera(#4913)37.8
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#1223)77.0
Connectivity(#2152)64.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor 8
Short Review
- The Honor 8 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 145.5 x 71 x 7.5 mm and weighing 153 grams.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 423 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 950 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 4GB of RAM.
- The dual rear camera setup includes a 12 MP standard lens and a 12 MP monochrome lens, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- The front-facing 8 MP camera is suitable for selfies and video calls.
- A 3000 mAh battery supports 18W charging, though it lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 6.0, upgradable to Android 8.0, with EMUI 8 for added functionality.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- Notably, the Honor 8 does not support 5G but offers a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Available in multiple colors, it combines aesthetics with solid performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: 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)
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 950 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 35mm (standard), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W, f/2.2, 35mm (standard), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, 47% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions145.5 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.73 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight153 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass