Honor 8
2016 dual rear cam glass flagship.
The Honor 8 is a mid-range Honor smartphone released Aug 2016, with a launch price of $400. It pairs the Kirin 950 with a 5.2" FHD display, a Dual 12 MP RGB+mono main camera and a large battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — Honor 8. Standout strengths: dual 12 mp rgb+mono cam — like p9/mate 9. and kirin 950 + 4 gb ram. Main trade-off: glass back fragile.
Honor 8.
Honor's 2016 Honor 8 brought P9-style dual RGB+mono cam + glass-back shimmer + Kirin 950 to $400.
Read the full review- Dual 12 MP RGB+mono cam — like P9/Mate 9.
- Kirin 950 + 4 GB RAM.
- Glass back shimmer.
- USB-C.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor 8 compares
| Honor 8 | iPhone 13 mini | Honor 90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Chipset | Kirin 950 | Apple A15 Bionic | SD 7 Gen 1 |
| Display | 5.2" FHD | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz | 6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | Dual 12 MP RGB+mono | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 200 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | — | 2,406 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $400 | $699 | $449 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor 8 released?
The Honor 8 was released in Aug 2016.
How much does the Honor 8 cost?
The Honor 8 launched at $400 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor 8 screen size and type?
The Honor 8 has a 5.2" FHD display.
What chipset does the Honor 8 use?
The Honor 8 is powered by the Kirin 950 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor 8 have?
The Honor 8 ships with 4 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor 8 main camera?
The Honor 8 has a Dual 12 MP RGB+mono main camera.
What colours does the Honor 8 come in?
The Honor 8 is available in 5 colours: Sapphire Blue, Sunrise Gold, Pearl White, Midnight Black, Pink.
Is the Honor 8 worth buying?
Honor's 2016 Honor 8 brought P9-style dual RGB+mono cam + glass-back shimmer + Kirin 950 to $400. SpecEagle gives the Honor 8 an editorial score of 78/100.
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