Overall Score
59.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#2923)59.6
Performance(#2967)62.5
Camera(#2106)45.4
Display(#3446)70.5
Battery(#3099)51.0
Build(#1025)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor 8 Pro
Short Review
- The Honor 8 Pro features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 157 x 77.5 x 7 mm and weighing 184g.
- Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 515 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 960 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The dual rear camera setup includes a 12 MP main sensor and a 12 MP monochrome sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 4000mAh battery supports 18W charging, ensuring decent longevity without wireless charging.
- Running on Android 7.0 with an upgrade path to Android 9.0, it features EMUI 9.1 for a customizable user experience.
- Connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C.
- The phone lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack.
- Available colors include Pearl White, Midnight Black, and Navy Blue.
- Overall, the Honor 8 Pro combines a robust build with commendable specifications for its release year.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Honor V9 in China with 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 960 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71 MP8
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/2.2, PDAF12 MP B/W, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions157 x 77.5 x 7 mm (6.18 x 3.05 x 0.28 in)
Weight184 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Navy Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes