HONOR

Honor 8

Available. Released 2016, July 145.5  x  71  x  7.5 mm Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Honor 8

RM 480.00

Source last updated 26 Jan 2019 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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HiSilicon Kirin 950Chipset 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAMRAM & Storage Dual 12 MP, f/2.2, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flashRear Camera Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh batteryBattery

Kirin 950 handles the workload here, paired with 4GB RAM and a choice of 32GB or 64GB storage that you can stretch further with a microSD card. That's enough grunt for everyday multitasking without much slowdown, even years after launch. The 5.2-inch full HD display hits 423 ppi, so text and photos look sharp for a screen this size.

On the back, Honor fitted a dual 12MP camera setup with laser autofocus and dual-LED flash, which was a fairly advanced combo for its time and still handles daylight shots decently. Battery capacity sits at 3000mAh, non-removable, running Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Honor's Emotion UI on top. Honor 8 price in Malaysia starts from RM480, making it a budget pick if you don't need the latest OS version.

It also comes with NFC, a fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C port, features that weren't guaranteed at this price point back when it launched in 2016.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Available. Released 2016, July

Performance

Processor
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 950
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
RAM & Storage
32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
External Storage
microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
OS
Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Battery
Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery

Screen

Display size
5.2 inches (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 1920 pixels (~423 ppi pixel density)
Display type
LTPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes
\- Emotion UI 4.1

Body

Dimension
145.5  x  71  x  7.5 mm
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)
Body Type
\- Custom function back button
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Gold

Connectivity

SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
Yes
Infrared
Yes
USB
Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Radio
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
Dual 12 MP, f/2.2, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1.4
Video
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Features
1.25 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama

Audio

Loud Speaker
Voice 67dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 82dB
Sound Jack
Yes
\- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
\- DTS sound
Sound Type
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Honor 8 support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps), the Honor 8 does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Honor 8 have?

The Honor 8 comes with 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What's the battery capacity of the Honor 8?

The Honor 8 has a Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery battery.

Is the Honor 8 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Honor 8 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2016, July).

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