Honor 8C – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Honor 8C
Brand: Honor
Rating: 3.5 (14 reviews)

Added: 10.16.18 | Updated: 02.26.20

Model: 8C
Brand: Honor
Rating: 3.50 out of 5 (14 votes)
Price: 170 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2018
Dimensions: 157.2 x 76 x 0 mm
Weight: 167 g
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Built-in memory: 32/64 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 6.26 inches
Battery: 4000 mAh
Rear camera: Dual, 13MP
Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Common

Brand and model	Honor 8C
Launch date	2018, October

Price

First price	170 EUR

Design

Height	6.19 in (157.2 mm)
Width	2.99 in ( 76 mm)
Depth	0 in ( 0 mm)
Weight	5.89 oz (167 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Platinum Gold
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	6.26 in
Screen Area	97.8 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1520 px
Points per inch	269 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	19:9
Ratio (screen:body)	81.9%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU	- Adreno 506

Memory

Internal Memory	32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2
User Interface	EMUI 8.2

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Dual
Specs	-13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF -2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Battery

Capacity	4000 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Po
Charging	-Charging 5V/2A 10W

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	No
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Honor 8C AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Honor 8C scores 104320 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	104320 (Position 296 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
290. Samsung Galaxy A30	107256
291. vivo X9 Plus	105322
292. HTC One M9	104795
293. Xiaomi Redmi 7	104456
294. Samsung Galaxy A9 Star	104325
295. LG W30 Pro	104323
296. Honor 8C	104320
297. Fairphone 3	104311
298. BlackBerry Key2	104256
299. vivo Z1i	104252
300. Xiaomi Redmi Y3	103602
301. Cat S52	103522
302. vivo X9s	102785

Compared to its rivals: the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G scores 590616 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Honor. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Honor 8C Specs

The Honor 8C is a smartphone that was launched in October 2018 under the Huawei brand. It supports various network technologies including GSM, CDMA, HSPA, and LTE, ensuring broad cellular coverage and high-speed internet connectivity. The device is compatible with 2G networks across the GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 bands as well as CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA, while 3G is supported via HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 bands. The Honor 8C can access 4G LTE networks for faster data speeds up to 150/50 Mbps using LTE Cat4.

Powering the device is an efficient Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 chipset, built on a 14nm process technology, and featuring an octa-core CPU consisting of 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver cores. The graphical processing is handled by an Adreno 506 GPU. Performance benchmarks from AnTuTu indicate a score of 104320. The Honor 8C operates on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2 user interface, offering a smooth and user-friendly experience. It comes with dual SIM capability (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) and supports microSD cards up to 256 GB in a dedicated slot, apart from its internal memory options of 32 GB or 64 GB with 4 GB RAM.

The device is equipped with a dual-camera setup on the rear – a primary 13 MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, and a 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. It offers camera features such as LED flash, HDR, and panorama, capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. The selfie camera is an 8 MP shooter with an f/2.0 aperture, also capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps.

Among other features, the Huawei Honor 8C includes a non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery with 5V/2A 10W charging capabilities, ensuring long-lasting battery life. Connectivity options encompass Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, LE, and aptX, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, and GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS. A microUSB 2.0 port with USB On-The-Go functionality provides for charging and data transfer. The smartphone also supports Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic, and provides a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones.

Design-wise, the Honor 8C illustrates a modern aesthetic and is available in colors such as Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, and Platinum Gold. The device weighs 167 grams and integrates sensors such as a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, proximity, and compass for a comprehensive and secure user experience.

We encourage you to explore further down this page to learn more about the detailed features of the Huawei Honor 8C. Investigate the comprehensive capabilities of this device and discover which models are most frequently compared to it, ensuring you make the most informed decision regarding your smartphone needs.

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Honor 8C Release Date

The Honor 8C was officially announced and released on October, 2018. It is available in Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Platinum Gold.

Honor 8C Price

The Honor 8C starts at 170 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
32/64 GB	170 EUR
4 GB RAM	170 EUR

A 8GB version of the Honor 8C is not officially available — 4GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Honor 8C cost?

The price of the Honor 8C varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 170 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Honor 8C come out?

The Honor 8C was released on October, 2018.

What is the size and weight of Honor 8C ?

The Honor 8C has dimensions of Height: 157.2 mm Width: 76 mm Thickness: 0 mm and weighs approximately 167 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Honor 8C?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.26 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1520 px at a pixel density of 269 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Honor 8C have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver). Honor 8C is available with internal memory of 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Honor 8C?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Honor 8C?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.0 and features like

What colors does the Honor 8C come in?

The Honor 8C is available in the following colors: Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Platinum Gold.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Honor 8C?

The Honor 8C scores 104320 points in AnTuTu 7.