Overall Score
60.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#2470)60.8
Performance(#4575)60.3
Camera(#989)49.9
Display(#1578)79.5
Battery(#3353)51.0
Build(#11517)66.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor Note 8
Short Review
- The Honor Note 8 features a sleek design with dimensions of 178.8 x 90.9 x 7.2 mm and a weight of 219g, available in White, Gold, and Gray.
- Its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 443 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 955 chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, supported by 4GB of RAM across multiple storage options.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with OIS, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for basic selfies.
- The 4500 mAh battery ensures extended usage, although charging is limited to 10W and lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0.1 with an upgrade path to Android 8.0, it features EMUI 4.1 for customization.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device lacks stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Honor Note 8 combines a large display, capable performance, and decent camera features in a well-built package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Honor V8 Max
Display
Size6.6"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 955 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording4K@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions178.8 x 90.9 x 7.2 mm (7.04 x 3.58 x 0.28 in)
Weight219 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Gold, Gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or 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, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 4.1
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 4.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes