Honor keeps introducing its new budget smartphones. Honor Smartphones focuses to give the best flagship smartphone with amazing camera features and performance. Huawei Honor 8 was launched on October 12, 2016. This phone puts itself in an upper mid-range smartphone segment which ranges at the rate of Rs. 29,999 for 4GB/32GB. It is one of the best camera smartphones under Rs.25,000. It comes with dual rear camera setup, both having resolution of 12MP. On the front, it has 8MP for selfies and video calls. This phone is suitable for those who are interested in the camera segment.
Huawei Honor 8 comes in three different colors such as Sunrise Gold, Pearl White, Sapphire Blue. This phone is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 950 chipset which gives high-speed performance.
| Brand | Huawei |
| Model | Honor 8 |
| Launched Date | October 12, 2016 |
| Colors | Sunrise Gold, Pearl White, Sapphire Blue |
Display:
Huawei Honor 8 sports a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display of full HD resolution and a pixel density of 424 PPI. The aspect ratio is 16:9. This phone has a quality panel display, colors are punchy and viewing angles are good. This phone has a thin border, it is very manageable for one-handed users. The infrared emitter is on the top and a USB Type-C port on the bottom.
The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass v3 to avoid scratching. It has a Capacitive, Multi-touch Touchscreen.
| Screen Size | 5.2 inches (13.21 cm) |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | 424 PPI |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3, Scratch-resistant glass |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Design:
Huawei Honor 8 measures at the height of 145.5mm, weight of 153grams, width of 71.0mm, and a thickness of 7.4mm.
| Height | 145.5 mm |
| Width | 71.0 mm |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 153 grams |
Performance:
Huawei Honor 8 is powered by two quad-core processors Cortex A72 and Cortex A53 which has clock speed of 2.3GHz and 1.8GHz enabling this device to operate at super fast speed. It has a 64-bit architecture. The processor of this phone is handled by Mali-T880 MP4 graphics. It runs on latest Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) OS.
This phone comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage capacity which is capable of performing high smooth gaming performance. There is no heating issues while gaming. It has expandable memory up to 128GB. The user available storage is up to 22.3GB. It supports USB OTG.
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 950 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.3 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A72 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics | Mali-T880 MP4 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Expandable Memory up to 128 GB |
| User Available Storage | Up to 22.3 GB |
| USB OTG Support | Available |
Battery:
Huawei Honor 8 has a 3000 mAh non-removable battery capacity and comes with Li-Polymer type battery. Within half an hour charging, 45 percentage is charged using bundled adapter and cable. It supports fast charging. In the video loop test, 11 hours and 7 minutes of runtime is noted. It has ROG power saving mode, which renders the display at 720p to save power.
| Battery Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| User-Replaceable | No |
| Quick Charging | Fast |
| USB Type-C | Available |
Camera:
Looking into the camera, Huawei Honor 8 has a dual rear camera setup. It consists of individual 12-megapixel color and monochrome sensors. The rear sensors have an aperture of f/2.2 while the front 8-megapixel camera has an f/2.4 aperture. In the front, it has an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
Under natural light, landscapes and macros give good detailed images with near-accurate colors. With ‘Wide aperture’ mode, the sensors produce good background blur images. The background blur can also be adjusted using a slider near the focus reticule, from f/16 to a simulated f/0.95.
For videos and photos, Pro mode is available. HDR, Panorama, slow motion, light painting (slow shutter), Time-lapse and Beauty are available.
The quality of recorded video is also pretty good. The maximum resolution is 1080p at 60fps and 4K video capture is missing. The quality of the front camera is also good which captures detailed photos under appropriate lighting.
Rear Camera:
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera 12 MP Camera |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Laser autofocus |
| Physical Aperture | F2.2 |
| Optical Image Stabilisation | No |
| Flash | Dual-color LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
Front Camera:
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 8 MP f/2.4 Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | No |
| Physical Aperture | F2.4 |
| Flash | No |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
Network and connectivity:
Huawei Honor 8 has a single Nano-SIM slot. It supports 4G, 3G, and 2G networks. The SIM slot and the microSD card tray are on the left. Connectivity options include Hybrid SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 5GHz, hotspot tethering, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, GLONASS, NFC and USB type C.
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano |
| Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Available |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 800 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 4G Speed: 50 Mbit/s 300 Mbit/s (LTE category 6) 3G Speed: HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.45 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 |
| GPS | with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| NFC | Available |
Multimedia:
Huawei Honor 8 does not support FM Radio. The media playback is good and it supports high-resolution video files, including 4K. The stock music and video player have a slick design and support DTS audio (only for headphones). Audio quality is good through the headphones but the sound lacks good definition and feels a bit flat, even with good earphones.
| FM Radio | No |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5 mm audio jack |
Sensors:
Huawei Honor 8 has fingerprint sensor and it is available on the rear of the phone. It has other sensors such as Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope.
The fingerprint sensor quickly unlocks the phone. It can be used for lock apps, access hidden files, and perform functions such as answering a call, taking a selfie, or even pulling down the notifications shade.
| Fingerprint Sensor | Available |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Huawei Honor 8 FAQs:
1. What is the price of Huawei Honor 8 in India?
The price of Huawei Honor 8 in India is Rs. 29,999 for 4GB/32GB.
2. What are the colors available in Huawei Honor 8?
There are three different colors available in Huawei Honor 8 such as Sunrise Gold, Pearl White, Sapphire Blue.
3. When was Huawei Honor 8 launched in India?
Huawei Honor 8 was launched in India on October 12, 2016.
4. What is the battery capacity of Huawei Honor 8?
The battery capacity of Huawei Honor 8 is 3000 mAh that comes with Li-Polymer type battery.
5. What is the screen resolution of Huawei Honor 8?
The screen resolution of Huawei Honor 8 is 1080 x 1920 pixels.