Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.2", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Storage
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
Hisilicon Kirin 950
Battery
3000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 145.5 mm Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Width 71 mm Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.5 mm Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Weight 153 g Worse than 58 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Sunrise gold
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.19 W/kg (body), 1.42 W/kg (head)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM, nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

Design of Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) has dimensions of 145.5 mm × 71 mm × 7.5 mm and weight of 153 g.

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DISPLAY Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology LTPS TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 423 ppi Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 5.2" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 423 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Processor Type (CPU) Hisilicon Kirin 950
Clock Speed 2.3 GHz Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Mali T880 MP4

The processor type of the Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) is Hisilicon Kirin 950. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) is provided with processor´s frequency of 2.3 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Mali T880 MP4.

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MEMORY Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 32 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) has an operating memory of 3 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.2 Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
SECOND CAMERA
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) Dual shooting mode
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.4 Worse than 82 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) is equipped with 2 lenses. A larger number of lenses usually results in better quality photo, as each lens is designed differently: usually as a macro lens, telephoto lens or wide-angle lens. Macro lens is used for great close-ups, telephoto lens is designed for capturing objects in the distance as it often has an optical zoom, and wide-angle lens will take great landscape photos where you need a larger field of view. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 12 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.2. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The aperture of main lens is F/2.4.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Battery Technology Lithium polymer

The battery size of Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
User Interface HUAWEI Emotion UI 4.1
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB) supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).

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COMMUNICATIONS Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Wireless Interface Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.2 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264
Sound Enhancements DTS Sound support
FEATURES Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Active noise-cancellation
OTHERS Honor 8 (RAM 3 GB)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)

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