Huawei Honor 8 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Huawei Honor 8 Top Specs

Release Date: 2016, July
Dimensions: 145.5 x 71 x 7.5 mm
Weight: 153 g
Screen: 5.2", LTPS IPS LCD
Main Camera: Single, 12 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 8 MP
Memory: 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Huawei Honor 8
Release date	2016, July
Dimensions (HxWxD)	145.5 Х 71 Х 7.5 mm
Weight	153 g
Body build	Front/back glass & aluminum frame
Colors	Pearl White, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Gold
Battery	3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Approximate price	260 EUR

Screen
Technology	LTPS IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.2" inc
Screen area	74.9 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	72.5%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	423 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	12 MP, Single
Camera specs
-12 MP, f/2.2, 35mm (standard), 1/2.9'', 1.25µm, PDAF & laser AF -12 MP B/W, f/2.2, 35mm (standard), 1/2.9'', 1.25µm, PDAF & laser AF
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP, Single
Specifications	8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2'', 1.4µm

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8
Chipset	- HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics processor GPU	- Mali-T880 MP4
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Internal memory	32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Antutu 7 score	126742
GeekBench 5 Single Core	338
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1208
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1665
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	5203
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	3962
GeekBench 4 Battery	1920

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR EU - 1.45 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio
Radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -DTS sound

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port - Fast battery charging: 47% in 30 min (Smart Power 4.0) - Custom function back button - Versions: FRD-L19 (Europe, Global); FRD-L14 (USA); FRD-L04 (USA, Canada); FRD-AL00 (Hong Kong, China, USA); FRD-TL00 (China); FRD-AL10 (China)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huawei Honor 8 cost?

The base approximate price of the Huawei Honor 8 was around 260 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Huawei Honor 8 ?

The official release date is 2016, July.

What is the weight of Huawei Honor 8 ?

The weight of the Huawei Honor 8 is 153 g.

What is the screen size of Huawei Honor 8, how big is?

The screen size of the Huawei Honor 8 is 5.2" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Huawei Honor 8, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Huawei Honor 8 is 145.5 x 71 x 7.5 mm (HxWxD).

Does Huawei Honor 8 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Huawei Honor 8 waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Huawei Honor 8 have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Huawei Honor 8 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Huawei Honor 8 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Huawei Honor 8 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Huawei Honor 8 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Huawei Honor 8 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Huawei Honor 8 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Huawei Honor 8 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.