Launch report · Honor
Honor 8: Glass-sandwiched dual-camera mid-flagship.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2016·$400·Score 70/100
Honor 8 paired a glistening 15-layer glass back with an RGB + monochrome dual camera borrowed from Huawei's P-series, delivering premium looks and detail-rich photos at $400 — a defining device for the young Honor brand.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.2" FHD IPS
Chipset
Kirin 950
RAM
4 GB
Storage
32/64 GB + microSD
Battery
3000 mAh, 9V/2A
Main camera
12 MP RGB + 12 MP mono dual
Weight
153 g
What stands out
- Striking 15-layer glass back catches light
- RGB + monochrome dual cam for detail
- Compact 5.2" / 153 g
What to watch
- EMUI 4.1 dated
- Mono speaker
- Average low-light camera