Updated On: 18th May 2022
Huawei Honor 8 Smart
6.8 Expert Score
4.1
1407 Ratings
Fronted by a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD display. Runs Marshmallow 6.0 with EMUI 4.1 on a Kirin 650 SoC with an eight-core processor. Other variants of this mobile are Honor 8 Pro, Honor 8 Lite and Honor Play 8A. Has 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage with SD card slot. Has a 13MP primary camera, 8MP secondary camera. Powered by a 3,000mAh battery. Dual SIM support, Wi-Fi ac/b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, USB Type-C, GPS, fingerprint sensor.
₹7,999
Not available in any online store
Key Specifications
- HiSilicon Kirin 650 Processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 13 MP Rear Camera
- 16 GB Storage
- 8 MP Front Camera
- 3000 mAh Battery
- 5.2 inches IPS LCD Display
- Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) OS
Price Summary
Last known price of Huawei Honor 8 Smart was ₹7,999. The mobile will be available soon across various online stores in India.
Huawei Honor 8 Smart: Pros & Cons
6.8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
- Good Stuff
- Bright and vivid display
- Fast and responsive fingerprint reader
- Decent camera performance
- Bad Stuff
- Hybrid SIM slot
- Low onboard storage
Huawei Honor 8 Smart Details
The Honor 8 Smart is a variant of the Honor 8 smartphone, priced at Rs. 19,999 with a smaller RAM and storage space, but with a bigger battery and primary camera.
Display and Design
The Honor 8 Smart features an IPS LCD display that shows brilliant colors in Full HD resolution. In terms of design, the phone has a highly reflective glass back and features an aluminium bezel. The phone also features a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom edge, volume and power buttons on the left and right edges.
Platform and Memory
The phone runs Huawei s Emotion UI over Marshmallow 6.0. It is powered by an octa-core processor and 2GB of RAM on a Kirin 650 chipset that will effortlessly switch between apps and handle demanding applications. Storage space on the phone is at 16GB while the Honor 8 comes with 32GB of storage. The phone accommodates an SD card for expandable storage, but users might have to give up the second SIM card for this space.
Cameras and Battery
The phone features a 13-megapixel primary camera that takes quality images aided by LED flash and laser autofocus. The camera can record videos in Full HD. The secondary camera on the phone is 8-megapixels that also takes clear images. The device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery that will last about a day with moderate use.
Connectivity and other features
The device accommodates dual SIMs, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type C for charging and syncing with other devices, NFC, and GPS, aided by GLONASS and A-GPS. The phone also features a fingerprint sensor at the back for added security, as does the Honor 8 smartphone.
Huawei Honor 8 Smart Specifications
Summary
| Launch Date | December 2, 2016 (Official) |
| Processor Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 650 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB |
| Screen Size | 5.2 inches (13.21 cms) |
| Battery Capacity | 3000 mAh |
Performance
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 650 |
| No Of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 1.7GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Graphics | Mali-T830 MP2 |
Design
| Height | 5.78 inches (146.8 mm) |
| Width | 2.86 inches (72.6 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.3 inches (7.5 mm) |
| Weight | 147 grams |
| Screen Unlock | Fingerprint |
Display
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.2 inches (13.21 cms) |
| Pixel Density | 424 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v4 |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 69.78 % |
Camera
| Rear camera setup | Single |
| Rear camera (Primary) | 13 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture |
| Front camera setup | Single |
| Front camera (Primary) | 8 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Flash | LED Rear flash |
| Video Resolution (Rear) | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Battery
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 16 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, microSD, Up to 128 GB (Hybrid Slot) |
Software
| Operating System | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Connectivity
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Hybrid |
| Network | SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, with b/g/n |
| Wi-fi features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.1 |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC Chipset | No |
| Infrared | Yes |
Sound
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: H.263, H.264, MPEG4 |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, Rear |
| Other Sensor | Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope |
Disclaimer: Specifications shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100% correct. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.
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Huawei Honor 8 Smart Price in India is Rs. 7,999 as on 18th May 2022 05:34:35
