Honor 8 13.2 cm (5.2") Dual SIM Android 6.0 4G USB Type-C 4 GB 32 GB 3000 mAh Blue

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2016-12-09 02:36:38

Average rating:84

Uk has collected 349 expert reviews for Honor 8 13.2 cm (5.2") Dual SIM Android 6.0 4G USB Type-C 4 GB 32 GB 3000 mAh Blue and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:34:13

Average rating:80

The Honor 8 is the shiniest smartphone we've ever reviewed, with extremely reflective glass that gives off an Aurora-like effect as it bounces light around at all different angles.This eye-catching Android phone will make you stand out in a crowd, even...

Alluring reflective glass design, Neat fingerprint sensor gestures, Betterthanexpected dual camera...
Illogical software choices, No OIS on the camera, Competition is a better value...
Honor 8 is the fanciest-looking Android phones out of China, with an awesome light-refracting glass design and high-end specs. Its dual camera captures photos that are better than its mid-range competition, though the overall software can be a confusing m...

technave.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:32

Average rating:0

Honor have made a number of value beating smartphones that while offering good performance and innovation on par with some flagships, many of their ‘flagships' haven't always looked the part. Breaking out of their ‘value beating' cliche, Honor are finally...

Overall, the Honor 8 is a superb all-rounder flagship smartphone which looks and performs better than more expensive smartphones out there. We feel that for RM1699 (now RM1619), the Honor 8 really packs in a value busting deal but for many Honor users thi...

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liveatpc.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:32

Average rating:80

Beware of GlassThe design of the honor 8 gets a total revamp, departing from the metal back of its predecessor – featuring a glass front and back, with a metal frame. The use of glass for its body is reminiscent of the ASUS Zenfone 3, but a little less sl...

At this mid-range price point, the honor 8 ticks all the right boxes for a flagship device. Still not sure of the glass though...

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thestar.com.my

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2016-12-09 02:34:32

Average rating:80

Flagship-grade features at a fraction of the price.From the ones which go for more than RM3,000 to the ones in mid-RM2,000 range, there is something for everyone if you have the cash to splash.But what if you could get a premium model as good as the best...

Classy design, useful bokeh effect, very fast fingerprint sensor, plenty of customisable shortcuts and motion gestures...
Poor low light shots, no optical image stabilisation, slippery, rear glass prone to scratches...
All in all, the Honor 8 is a complete package of what you would expect from a flagship device, at a fraction of the price.Given how useful the fingerprint sensor is coupled with the customisation options available – like the knuckle gesture motions – th...

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whatmobile.net

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2016-12-09 02:34:39

Average rating:78

Honor is back with the Honor 8, the latest follow-up to their popular yet slightly flawed Honor 7.As the sub-brand of Huawei, Honor has always had the backing of a big company behind them. This seems to have helped massively with their products, which hav...

Beautiful design, Solid camera, Good performance...
slippery and fragile, Lowlight performance worse than expected, Emotion UI still not perfect...

soyacincau.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:41

Average rating:0

Premium phones are a dime a dozen. Pretty phones, however, are a whole nother ball game but it's a ball game I think honor has hit a home run in with their latest flagship smartphone — the honor 8 .And it's not just a pretty face either.Inside this baby i...

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mobilephones.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:41

Average rating:91

Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeThe Huawei Honor 8 refines the experience that was delivered by the Huawei P9 and there are plenty of reasons to choose this phone, including the 9 things the Honor 8 can do that the iPhone 7 cann...

hardwarezone.com.my

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2016-12-09 02:34:54

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Update (October 13, 2016) : As promised, we've added in more picture in our Camera Performance & Conclusion page. Much like the Huawei P9, the pictures taken with the honor 8 did not disappoint.Original article below (first written on October 3, 2016):Whe...

Original article below (first written on October 3, 2016):When honor first started out, the company was nothing more than a subsidiary which Huawei set out to create a place where they could mess around with different specifications for handphones before...

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lowyat.net

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2016-12-09 02:35:01

Average rating:0

In many ways, the honor 8 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the honor 7 . It is faster, sleeker-looking, and has an interesting dual-camera setup. A similar camera system was first used in the honor 6 Plus , but the honor 8's camera is far su...

The honor 8 is another excellent choice when it comes to shopping for an affordable flagship smartphone. It is fast, it looks really good, and it offers plenty value for money. From my time with the honor 8, it's evident that honor has mastered something...

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reviewed.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:05

Average rating:92

It's also important to note that the Honor 8 is only available as an unlocked device running on GSM frequency bands, which means you'll only be able to use it with a SIM card from AT&T or T-Mobile.Serious performance for a not-so-serious price From a hard...

The Honor 8 is a fine phone, it's just not really a satisfying one. On one hand, its internals offer premium-level performance that's hard to come by in a $400 smartphone. On the other hand, its software is cumbersome, the camera is a disappointment, and...

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thunderbaylive.com

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2016-12-09 02:35:05

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Contest page – Last Week's Contest Page – Welcome back to the Sunday Giveaway! This week we're giving away the critically acclaimed Honor 8 by Huawei! Give it a shot, best of luck!Honor 8 review! – Download the AA App! – Stay connected to Android Authorit...

itproportal.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:21

Average rating:70

Two years ago, Huawei, one of the world's largest mobile phone vendors, caused a surprise by unveiling a new brand called Honor which the parent company described as being a brand run by millennials for millennials. Honor unveiled its latest flagship han...

Great design, Fingerprint reader works well, IR blaster...
Too expensive, One speaker, One SIM available when using microSD card...
The Honor 8 is a solid performer without hitting the high notes of some of its rivals like the OnePlus 3. Its price needs to be slashed in order for it to be competitive...

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tbreak.ae

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:21

Average rating:85

We've been seeing some impressively specced smartphones at a mid-range price-point but what we have today ups the Ante. The Honor 8 is a flagship device from every way you look at, except its price tag.It's not often that a smartphone's design really capt...

Gorgeous design, Pretty good dual camera setup, Great Price...
Custom UI won't please everyone, Aggressive power saving, A bit on the slippery side...
At AED 1,599 the Honor 8 sits squarely against the likes of similarly-priced phones such as the OnePlus 3, but its great design and decent set of features make it a good phone to recommend. I wasn't particularly impressed with EMUI but you can always...

stuff.tv

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2016-12-09 02:35:21

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Individuality is a tough ask in a world of smartphones where industrial design has doubled down on the rounded rectangle. And yet in being created “for the brave” Honor 8 manages a distinctiveness that should appeal to anyone looking for a smartphone tha...

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theguardian.com

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2016-12-09 02:35:30

Average rating:80

The Honor 8 is the latest smartphone from Huawei's cheaper sub-brand. It's no longer as cut price as the range used to be, but Huawei has squeezed most of what was good about its flagship P9 smartphone into something that costs almost 20% less. So do you...

good battery life, snappy, feels and looks nice, excellent fingerprint scanner, good camera, dual sim, headphone jack, microSD card slot...
back is very slippery, software isn't as good as the hardware...
The Honor 8 is an excellent smartphone that balances a premium look, feel and performance with a mid-range price, which should make you question why should you pay over the odds for a top-end phone. Battery life is good, the dual camera setup produces dec...

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mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:30

Average rating:90

If looks were the only parameter for recommending the Honor 8, I would whole-heartedly do so. The phone is stunning. Seemingly made entirely out of glass, even the metal sides are coated in 2.5D glass! The back and front are a lustrous glass body which to...

Fantastic build quality, dual primary camera, sound battery...
Fingerprint prone, no optical image stabilisation on camera...
The premium budget market is strewn with the carcasses of good smartphones. There are so many stunning options out there including the Alcatel Idol 4S, OnePlus 3 and others. The undisputed king of this range is the OnePlus 3 and with a budget of <£400, it...

technave.com

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2016-12-09 02:35:44

Average rating:0

Just launched yesterday from RM1699, we managed to get some more hands-on time with the gold coloured Honor 8 and while our first impressions video is coming soon you can a closer look at this versions, see some more camera samples and check out the smart...

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technave.com

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2016-12-09 02:35:49

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The Honor 8 is set to come to Malaysia tomorrow in black, white, gold and sapphire blueThe Honor 8 is coming to Malaysia tomorrow and we'll be there for its big reveal but we managed to snag some time with the phone and check out its shiny 15-layer glass...

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Theinquirer.net

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2016-12-09 02:36:11

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THE INQUIRER was at the European launch of the Honor 8 in Paris and got a chance to get our paws on the device. Design It's a not very well kept secret that Honor phones are tweaked versions of their Huawei parent brand's devices. The difference between...

The Honor 8 is very special. With a label price of under £370 for the 32GB version, it's a genuine flagship killer. We wish that Huawei would leave the Android interface alone, but at the same time EMUI adds so much value in terms of little touches that i...

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Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:11

Average rating:70

It may seem odd that, mere months after the debut of Huawei's top-of-the-line P9 handset, the Chinese smartphone maker has essentially repurposed its flagship phone's hardware for a handset that costs half the price. But that's just what Huawei has done...

Outstanding metal-and-glass design, Impressive dual-sensor camera, Useful IR sensor, Good price point...
Cumbersome software, Disappointing display...
Huawei has achieved what amounts to a supply chain miracle: it's crammed nearly every high-end component of the P9, a phone that retails for well north of $600 unlocked, into a handset half the price: $400 for 32GB and $450 for 64GB. That's deserving of...

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3g.co.uk

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:11

Average rating:80

The Honor 8 is the latest flagship from Huawei's Honor sub-brand. It's a brand that typically slots in below Huawei's main phones, so in many ways the Honor 8 can be seen as a cheaper alternative to the already reasonably priced Huawei P9, but despite a f...

Low price, Premium design, Good camera...
No app drawer, Fingerprint magnet, Only 1080p...
The Honor 8 looks to be good value for money, with flagship specs and a great design.

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:11

Average rating:70

Hands-on with Honor's new flagship phone, the Honor 8 While the Honor 8 has long been available in the Chinese and, more recently, US markets, it's only recently become available to European customers hungry for yet more options. Honor is Huawei's "e-bran...

Attractive design, Quick fingerprint scanner, Good performance...
Hampered by Emotion UI, So-so camera, Better value alternatives available...
Honor 8 – Camera The dual-sensor camera returns – arguably, the Huawei P9's headline feature. Gone is the Leica branding of the lenses, however. Sony's 12-megapixel IMX286 sensors are used – one RGB, one monochrome – and they have 1.25um-sized pixels. As...

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stuff.tv/my/

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:14

Average rating:80

Honor's new flagship phone made a pretty big splash when it hit the US a few weeks ago - and why wouldn't it?It's still every bit the wallet-friendly wonder, and might even have an edge over its bigger brother, the P9, when it comes to design.Just going b...

Gorgeous design, quality build - doesn't feel "mid-range" at all, Dual cameras take impressive photos, Battery life to last all day...
Beaten on price by OnePlus, EMUI has crept into every nook and cranny...
The Honor 8 should have been stonkingly good value, thanks to that beautiful design, powerful internals, and cameras that punch well above their weight.The problem was always going to be taking on the ridiculously good deal that is the OnePlus 3. At £370...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:14

Average rating:90

The Honor 8 has a beautiful design and an impressive build quality. Launched in Paris on 24 August at £369.99, it's a £40 more expensve than the OnePlus 3, and £120 more than its predecessor, the Honor 7. However, its features justify the extra cost. Read...

The Honor 8 is a fantastic smartphone, but the price has gone up from the Honor 7. In return for the additional expense you get a fantastic dual-camera, a sleek and stylish design, a faster fingerprint sensor and a beautiful display, which combined make t...

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digitalspy.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:19

Average rating:0

Never heard of Honor? No, not the outdated concept they're forever banging on about in Game of Thrones, the Chinese smartphone maker that's coming after the likes of Apple and Samsung. No? Well it's time to take note. The new Honor 8 just dropped and it's...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:19

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Like most smartphone manufacturers, Honor updates its flagship phone once a year, and that time is now. Its latest top-end offering is the Honor 8, and it's the firm's most attractive, desirable handset to date. Moving on from the curved brushed-metal re...

The biggest difference between the two phones, however, is the price. Where the Huawei P9 sells for £449 from Huawei's Vmall.eu website, the Honor 8 is a much more reasonable £370. That's quite a step up in price over the Honor 7, which sold for £250 at l...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:19

Average rating:80

Honor's new flagship phone made a pretty big splash when it hit the US a few weeks ago - and why wouldn't it?A quality design, zippy hardware and two clever rear cameras make it a bit of a budget bargain. At least it does in America, where you can't buy t...

Gorgeous design, quality build - doesn't feel "mid-range" at all, Dual cameras take impressive photos, Battery life to last all day...
Beaten on price by OnePlus, EMUI has crept into every nook and cranny...
Look at the spec sheet and it's tough to see where Honor could have shaved any more off the price. The £369 Honor 8 should be stinkingly good value, even if the twin cameras are more of a novelty than must-have extra. The problem was always going to be t...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:19

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If you've seen Honor handsets before, such as the Honor 5X, then things will be familiar here with the Honor 8, including the multi-layer glass back panel, chamfered display edges, and metal frame. However, while it's fair to say that its predecessors bor...

Although it's already been out in Asia and the US for a little while, the Honor brand (made by Huawei, but not branded as such) was just announced for a European release at a special launch event in Paris, France. We're in attendance at the big bash, typi...

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pocket-lint.com

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2016-12-09 02:36:25

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In the mid-range phone market there's a top dog: the OnePlus 3 . That phone has essentially blown the doors off what a device can provide at a £330 price point. And that, right there, is exactly the territory Honor - the subsidiary brand of Chinese superg...

Highly effective for the (anticipated) price point, looks great and is a step-up beyond the Honor 7 in all areas, dual cameras feature is quirky and fun, detailed controls of apps and battery life...
Battery life could be better given the capacity, some graphical hangs, OnePlus 3 is a formidable competitor, fingerprint grease destroy the aesthetic style, EMUI re-skin can be fussy...
As mid-level phones go the Honor 8 lays down some solid specification benchmarks for its £370 price. In reality, however, some of them don't quite live up to the paperwork: the battery life ought to be a little longer lasting, while the odd "hang" h...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:25

Average rating:80

Honor, sister company to the more well-known Huawei, wants to make a name for itself outside of its native China.It's had forays out west before, but now it's launched the Honor 8 in the US. At $399.99/$449.99 (no UK or AU pricing yet), it's a device Hono...

Good, solid build, Dual cameras take quality snaps, Affordable price...
No 'must, have' feature, Knuckle gestures are really odd, Nondescript design...
The Honor 8 does a lot of things right, and comes at a price that will make higher-end phones green with envy. It could have been a flagship killer if it had just one standout feature...

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pocket-lint.com

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2016-12-09 02:36:25

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Honor is best known for its budget phones, rather than high-end feature phones, but the Honor 8 looks to change that. This 5.2-inch budget beauty apes many of the Huawei P9's features - principally its dual cameras - in a powerhouse design complete with o...

Highly effective for the (anticipated) price point, Looks great and is a step-up beyond the Honor 7 in all areas, Dual cameras feature is quirky and fun, Detailed controls of apps and battery life...
Battery life could be better given the capacity, Some graphical hangs, OnePlus 3 is a formidable competitor, Fingerprint grease destroy the aesthetic style, EMUI re-skin can be fussy...
As mid-level phones go the Honor 8 lays down some solid specification benchmarks for its £370 price. In reality, however, some of them don't quite live up to the paperwork: the battery life ought to be a little longer lasting, while the odd "hang" here an...

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nasilemaktech.com

Updated:
2016-12-12 02:15:35

Average rating:89

It's no surprise that Honor will continue its line of flagship smartphones ever since its debut of the Honor 6. A year ago, I reviewed the Honor 7, and I really loved that phone. I can honestly say that the Honor 7 set a brand new standard of inexpensive...

Honor 8. Right off the bat, it's a great phone. May be the one and only smartphone at 5.2-inch size with flagship specs too. Although the camera is a toned down version from the Huawei P9, it still manages to perform the fantastically. The only minor letd...

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technave.com

Updated:
2016-12-18 03:26:10

Average rating:0

The 'selfie generation' are rapidly taking over the Internet and social media with pictures of themselves and their lives. As such, they appreciate a device like the Honor 8 which lets them take photos effortlessly, turning amateurs into skilled photograp...

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tech-critter.com

Updated:
2016-12-23 08:18:29

Average rating:0

After the successful launch of Huawei's P9 and P9 Plus with the Leica endorsed dual camera, a quarter later, Huawei's sub-brand announced the availability of the honor 8, successor of the highly appraised honor 7. The announcement while focuses mainly on...

Unique packaging, Solid build quality, Fast fingerprint scanner, Great camera, Great battery life, Great performance, Price...
Slippery, Rough and sharp connection port edges, Proprietary quick charge...
The honor 8 is an extremely capable phone and looks great at the same time. I'd say this is how you would combine raw processing power with beautiful design.I can definitely understand if someone would purchase the device just for the looks. However, if y...

chip.com.my

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2017-01-12 03:24:54

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For quite a while now, honor has been the brand of choice when it comes to looking for affordable smartphones. Their phones are a good mix of reliability and affordability, which makes them a pretty popular choice here. With the honor 8 however, the brand...

Performance, Features...
Price...
The honor 8 might be a bit more pricey than what most are used to with this brand, but considering the internal specs, it is a very powerful phone at its pricepoint.(previously published in issue November 2016)...

winniekepala.com

Updated:
2017-01-14 05:44:29

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My personal device was an Honor 7 and I've had it for a year now, and love it. When I found out about the launch of the Honor 8 some time back, I was excited. I was already happy with my Honor 7, so any improvement would be more than welcomed.The Honor 8...

Glass Front and Back – Such a premium finish that I adore, Dual Lens Camera – love that it's back from the Honor 6 Plus, missing in Honor 7 and back in Honor 8, Battery Life – 2 full days! Need I say more...
Fingerprint magnet – Also potentially scratch prone, and slippery, too, Not waterproof – I don't know why, but this is important to me. And should come standard in flagships, I think, Pricing – No longer...
Just like the Honor 7 that I still treasure, my wallet is crying coz I'm so tempted to get this Honor 8. As amazing as this phone is, there are some likes and dislikes I want to list down.What I LikeGlass Front and Back – Such a premium finish that I ador...

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goldfries.com

Updated:
2017-01-15 04:02:22

Average rating:94

The Honor 8, the latest flagship from the Honor series to replace the awesome Honor 7 and how does it fare?Let's start with the appearance, the Honor 8 is one awesome looking device without fetching a premium price.The unit come with dual camera and finge...

User Experience Let's start off with the camera – it's great! Check out the image below, it was taken at a food court and the image passed Stock Photo assessment and made it to my portfolio. The next one was taken in a dimly lit restaurant, not bad isn't...

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hardwarezone.com.my

Updated:
2017-01-15 04:02:23

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When honor first started out, the company was nothing more than a subsidiary which Huawei set out to create a place where they could mess around with different specifications for handphones before ultimately implementing it back in any and all future smar...

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unbox.ph

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2017-01-30 02:39:41

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Huawei's P9 and P9 Plus were big sellers for the Chinese company last year, sporting dual-cameras that added another tool in the toolbox for budding mobile photographers. However, being flagship phones, they commanded flagship prices, and it's only now th...

We mistook the Honor 8 for the Google Pixel while other people were playing with it at the Hellotronics office yesterday. The phone has an uncanny resemblance to Google's high-end Android offering, at least the white variant does. The phone's back has a g...

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yugatech.com

Updated:
2017-02-15 07:58:47

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Huawei's smartphone sub-brand, Honor, has arrived in the country late last month via Hellotronics. And the first offering is the 2016 flagship announced in August – the Honor 8. Like it's distant cousin, the Huawei P9, it sports a dual rear camera setup w...

Premium build and design, Good display, Good performance, Great camera, Upgradeable to Android Nougat...
Uses Chinese ROM, Google services not built-in...
The Honor 8 is one of those smartphones that punches above its weight class. It's smaller than most devices out there but it has a powerful CPU, large RAM, and has a dual camera setup which can produce good images. It also runs Android Nougat now, however...

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yugatech.com

Updated:
2017-02-19 01:42:41

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Huawei's smartphone sub-brand, Honor, has arrived in the country late last month via Hellotronics and the first offering is the 2016 flagship announced in August – the Honor 8. Like it's distant cousin, the Huawei P9, it sports a dual rear camera setup wh...

Premium build and design, Good display, Good performance, Great camera, Upgradeable to Android Nougat...
Uses Chinese ROM, Google services not built-in...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2017-03-09 03:22:18

Average rating:0

This handset is, easily, one of the best value Android phones you can buy right now. You can pick one up, SIM-free, for under 300 bucks at some retailers (see deals widget at the end of this article) and the handset features specs very similar to the Gala...

If you're after a solid performing handset with exceptional specs and a very modest price tag, you NEED to check out the Honor 8 by Huawei. This handset is, easily, one of the best value Android phones you can buy right now. You can pick one up, SIM-free...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2017-04-06 02:20:07

Average rating:80

It’s recently been upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat, but the Honor 8’s price hasn’t drastically changed since launch. The phone still costs £370 on Amazon, but you can find for less (£320) if you go through vMall, Honor’s official web portal. The Huawei P...

The Honor 8 is a fantastic smartphone, especially at its lower £320 price tag. It has a fantastic camera, a beautiful and unique design, a fast processor resulting in a fluid Android 7 experience and its Full HD screen is excellent. It is only let down by...

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devontechsupport.com

Updated:
2017-05-20 04:52:56

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Honor, sister company to the more well-known Huawei, wants to make a name for itself outside of its native China.It's had forays out west before, but now it's launched the Honor 8 in the US. At $399.99/$449.99 (no UK or AU pricing yet), it's a device Hono...

The Honor 8 is a fine phone, one that does a lot of things right, particularly when it comes to its build quality and camera.You get a lot of good phone for the price, but the problem for the Honor 8 is that it doesn't offer anything must-have against sim...

en.zinggadget.com

Updated:
2017-09-23 06:36:10

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One of the new Honor flagship has been officially launched in Malaysia market last week. The Honor 8 Pro is best known for its sharp appearance with a great emphasis on performance, driven by its new hardware. It also offers several choices of colour such...

The Honor 8 Pro is an exceptional smartphone that offers decent performance and good design for those who are tight on budget. The rounded edge and matte metallic panel gives a good grip while maintaining a slim body experience. This smartphone is officia...

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liveatpc.com

Updated:
2017-10-29 04:38:07

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honor 8Priced at a RM1,699 for the standard variant, the 5.2-inch honor 8 is equipped with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage, and comes into colours namely Pearl White and Midnight Black. Just add RM200 more and you'll get a storage update of 64GB with premium col...

SpecsSpecs honor 8 ZTE Axon 7 ASUS Zenfone 3 OnePlus 3 OPPO F1 PlusDimensions: 145.5 x 71 x 7.45 mmWeight: 153 gOperating system: Android 6.0 MarshmallowDisplay: 5.2-inch LTPS FHD displayProcessor: Hisilicon Kirin 950GPU: Mali-T880 MP4Memory: 32GB Interna...

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cgmagonline.com

Updated:
2018-04-26 17:38:27

Average rating:80

I'm a firm believer in the idea that you get what you pay for. Generally, if you pay $600 for a new phone, it will run better than something from a lower price range. Some feel you're only paying for the name, but after reviewing so many mobile devices, I...

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uk.hardware.info

Updated:
2019-12-26 07:04:37

Average rating:0

Mobile networks are constantly being improved. We see faster and faster versions of 4G, while 5G is already being developed. Yet there are plenty of scenarios in which you have to rely on that other wireless connection - wifi. It is time we compared wirel...

We note that there are certainly significant differences between individual devices and also between routers and relevant chipsets on the 5 GHz frequencies. At both frequencies and in combination with both the R7800 and the R8000, the differences between...

talkandroid.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:34:13

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The year might be known for when Google replaced the Nexus program or how Samsung got into a disaster due to the explosive Galaxy Note 7, but it should also be remembered as the year Huawei stepped out of the shadows. From the launch of the Honor 5X at t...

So, for all intents and purposes, the Honor 8 is just a rehash of the Huawei P9, right? Wrong. While it shares many of the same components, the Honor 8 is an improvement on the P9 in my eyes. I enjoyed using the camera more and felt I achieved better resu...

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geardiary.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:34:18

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Huawei brings their new flagship Android smartphone, the Honor 8 , to the market sporting an affordable $399.99 price tag. The Honor 8 features a gorgeous, yet slippery, flagship-style design, 5.2-inch 1080p touchscreen, 12-megapixel dual-lens main camera...

Gorgeous design, Great performance, Very good camera, Beautiful screen, Nice features including rear fingerprint scanner, expandable memory, and more...
The phone is very slippery due to having glass on both the front and back; The Honor 8 is missing wireless charging...

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hothardware.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:34:18

Average rating:80

Electronics manufacturer, Huawei (pronounced "wah-WAY"), has been around for a very long time. It's the largest telecommunications company in the world, actually, though it doesn't have the same brand recognition in the US versus competitors like Apple, S...

Stunning design with unique reflective lighting effects, Ultra thin bezel, Great display, Robust camera options, Strong CPU performance, Very good battery life...
Midrange graphics, EMUI 4.0 lacks an app tray, GSM only, not compatible with Verizon or Sprint...

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techarp.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:32

Average rating:0

Boasting a unique Aurora Glass finish on its back, the new honor 8 smartphone is truly a work of art that has to be seen to be appreciated. But it is not just a good-looking smartphone. The honor 8 also features a dual-lens main camera, like its brother –...

The honor 8 is more than just a more powerful version of the honor 5C smartphone. Yes, they are both 5.2″ smartphones powered by Kirin processors from HiSilicon, a Huawei company. But the honor 8 is really a whole different beast targeting a different mar...

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anandtech.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:39

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Huawei's smartphone branding strategy seems similar to many car companies. Toyota, for example, has the Lexus marque for high-end, luxury vehicles and the Scion marque that develops sporty, lower-cost vehicles with customization options targeted at millen...

Just like it did with the Honor 5X, Huawei has done a good job finding the right balance between features, performance, and price for the Honor 8. It's not perfect (I've yet to see a phone that is), but it shows a level of polish that other phones at this...

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droid-life.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:54

Average rating:0

The Honor 8 is another device we wouldn't typically review, but seeing as how options may seem limited given the circumstance surrounding the Galaxy Note 7, we wanted to spend time checking it out. Additionally, this tier of “mid-range” devices have becom...

91mobiles.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:54

Average rating:0

"The Honor 8 features a Huawei P9-style dual camera setup. Here's how it fares"A close crop of the image above reveals that the camera has captured a wealth of detail. You can see the dust at the centre of the orchid, and a few areas where the petals are...

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91mobiles.com

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2016-12-09 02:34:54

Average rating:70

Indian consumers have a lot to choose from when it comes to a flagship smartphone, with key devices from practically every major brand available here. Among the most innovative flagships launched this year was the Huawei P9 (review), which caught our coll...

Gorgeous design, Good cameras Daylong battery life Smart Key implementation is useful...
No VoLTE support No dualSIM, Fast charger not included, Expensive...
Huawei has done a lot of things right with the Honor 8, and among these is the design, which is among the best we've seen on a phone in the mid-range segment. The fingerprint sensor / Smart Key implementation is also a clever implementation, and we found...

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gottabemobile.com

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2016-12-09 02:35:05

Average rating:0

The Huawei Honor 8 delivers Nexus quality at budget pricing. There are a few compromises, but the $399 price is enough for many buyers to overlook the shortcomings.Win an Honor 8 from GottaBeMobileHuawei gained a wider U.S. presence when Google chose the...

Attractive design, Compact, Decent price, Excellent 2-day battery life, Fast and accurate fingerprint reader, Solid construction, Dual-SIM, Bright colorful display, Nice camera features...
Lower resolution display compared to competitors, Slight camera shutter release lag, EMUI software from Huawei is limiting...

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androidandme.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:08

Average rating:95

The Honor series is still quite new to the US market, but Huawei is pushing hard for the devices to take off. The Honor 8 is an off-contract device offering high-end hardware at an affordable price. And with the popularity of no-contract plans growing in...

notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:08

Average rating:87

Blue marvel. The Honor 8 comes to us in an appealing 2.5D-glass casing and classy colors. But is a stylish casing and dual-camera enough to convince buyers in the highly competitive mid-range? We will find out in our test...

very classy casing, very solid, dual-SIM, NFC, USB OTG, infrared port, fast Wi-Fi, decent camera photos, very fast fingerprint scanner, softkey, screen's large color range, high performance, decent speakers, practical battery life...
no App2SD, mediocre network diversity, GPS sometimes sluggish, moderate microphone quality, screen's extreme bluish tint, strong throttling during load, relatively high power consumption...
Huawei had to clip the wings of Honor's 8 to prevent it from becoming a threat to its own Huawei P9 top model. The unique, classy design, very fast and accurate handling, and high performance let the question arise why at least 100 Euros (~$112) more shou...

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phonescoop.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:15

Average rating:80

The Honor 8 is a premium device that competes against other unlocked handsets such as the OnePlus 3, Alcatel Idol 4S, and ZTE Axon 7. If you want near-flagship quality for hundreds of dollars less, the Honor 8 from Huawei is a good place to start.The Hono...

The Honor 8 from Huawei is a very good phone, but stops short of being excellent. A few hardware and software issues prevent the Honor 8 from living up to its full potential.Huawei did a fine job crafting an attractive, high-quality piece of hardware. The...

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brighthand.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:24

Average rating:80

Good smartphones are getting cheaper; in fact, they are fast becoming a commodity. Little separates a mid-range handset from the flagships in terms of utility. In addition, mid-range handsets are beginning to sport features that were once only found on th...

Excellent design, well built, Stable and swift performance, Decent camera with fun features, An excellent value...
Battery just OK, Camera struggles in low light, Needs more carrier support...
It's not necessary to spend $700+ for a good smartphone. The Huawei Honor 8 is a prime example of a mid-range smartphone with near flagship performance and build. It even has high-end features like an excellent fingerprint scanner and dual-lens camera...

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androidauthority.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:24

Average rating:0

While popular smartphone manufacturers like LG and Apple have just recently adopted dual camera configurations, Huawei has largely led the way, beginning with the Huawei P9 . While the P9 never made its way to the United States, the Honor brand is now bri...

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neowin.net

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:29

Average rating:80

It has become tough to elevate the smartphone when it comes to design and materials. Over the past couple of years, we've seen some features that would only be expected on high-end smartphones, trickle down and find their way into handsets that are priced...

It used to be that the sub-$400 category of premium smartphones was a niche market. OnePlus was one of the first to follow the formula of offering a quality handset for hundreds of dollars below its competitors. Now, a couple years have passed, and the ma...

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recombu.com

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2016-12-09 02:35:29

Average rating:90

Honor 8 Review: We were more than impressed when Chinese phone maker Honor unveiled its new flagship, which marries great specs, a decent dual camera and an eye-catching design into a sub £400 device.You have to hand it to Honor, the company's previous fl...

Premium design, Great screen, Competent cameras...
Fingerprint magnet, Older processor...
Whilst it isn't going to give rivals like Apple or Samsung real cause for concern, the Honor 8 offers a great all-round experience for a competitive price in the flagship space, with more individuality than perhaps Sony's latest X handsets.If it's not alr...

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newatlas.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:30

Average rating:0

Chinese technology giant Huawei just introduced its Honor 8 smartphone to the US market. This US$400 phone boasts a 12 MP dual-lens rear camera, 8 MP front camera, glass body, expandable storage, 4 GB of RAM and other specs that echo the best of this year...

Overall, the Honor 8 is an agile, affordable phone with several specs and features borrowed from high-end phones. But since the operating system is just OK, its looks are debatable, network compatibility in the US is limited, and there aren't any handy pa...

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chipchick.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:32

Average rating:0

Huawei generally keeps their Huawei-branded phones out of the United States — no P9 or Mate phones for us. What we do get are their Nexus devices and the phones sold under their Honor brand. Huawei's Honor phones tend to be priced as midrange devices, but...

Great performance, luxury appearance, solid battery life, very useful fingerprint sensor, has an IR blaster, pretty good camera...
Poor GPS performance, middling graphics performance, no app drawer on EMUI, too much bloatware, a little too expensive compared to similarly priced phones, hard to grip securely without a case, Prev2 of 2Next...
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androidpolice.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:35:46

Average rating:0

Huawei's budget sub-brand Honor is the subject of increasing chatter in phone geek circles of late. In January, the Honor 5X introduced the “company” (insofar as they operate as a separate business unit) to a western audience with a very affordable, metal...

Battery life "Epic" is how I would describe it, all things considered. The Honor 8 sips power and easily managed almost twice the battery life I got on Alcatel's similarlypriced Idol 4S. Granted, both the Axon 7 and OnePlus 3 have also received high marks...
EMUI I know EMUI has its fans, but I cannot stand this interface. It is an affront to Android, both aesthetically and functionally. Did you know every time you install a new app in EMUI, the system won't let it run when the display is off (i.e, sync in th...
The Honor 8 is a contradiction. For the right person, this could be a great phone. But for many, it will constitute a hardware:software trade-off that just isn't all that appealing. Underneath the kludgy EMUI and annoyingly-slippery glass exterior lie the...

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tomsguide.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:02

Average rating:80

The notion that you don't have to set aside a giant pile of cash just to get a souped-up smartphone seems to be catching on; several devices on the market now can challenge the specs of the Galaxys and iPhones of the world without approaching those phones...

Impressive specs for the pric, Dual-lens rear camera takes vivid shot, Eye-catching desig, Time-saving Smart Key...
Camera struggles a bit in low ligh, EMUI software is not for everyon, Battery life is not as long as that of competitors...
If you're looking to avoid the sticker shock of pricier flagship phones, you should definitely check out the Honor 8. It offers a head-turning design, fast performance and an impressive dual-lens camera. Just don't expect great-looking pics in low light...

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androidauthority.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:02

Average rating:85

Earlier this year, Honor released the Honor 5X , which we proclaimed to be one of the best sub-$200 smartphones available in the United States. Huawei is now looking to further build up their Honor brand with the Honor 8, Honor's take on the “affordable f...

Gorgeous design, Great camera performance, Excellent performance, Software updates for at least two years, IR blaster is a nice addition, microSD card expansion...
Software could use some refinement, Lackluster battery life, Disappointing speaker, Glass back can be slippery...
The Honor 8 brings what many have wanted from an affordable flagship for a while now: a gorgeous design, a smaller size, and a great camera. However, you'll still want to consider what you value most in a smartphone would be and base your final decision o...

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androidcentral.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:11

Average rating:0

Same old software frustrations, wrapped up in a fantastic package for $399.After seeing considerable growth and brand awareness in Europe, Honor is properly launching itself in the U.S. Sure it released its budget-minded Honor 5X earlier this year ... but...

Fantastic screen, Long battery life, Great specs for $399, Awesome fingerprint sensor...
EMUI still has room to improve, Entirely average speaker, Proprietary fast charging, Camera hit or miss in low light...
Before even approaching the pricing of the Honor 8, this is a really great phone. Externally, it's slick and can grab eyes with a few subtle design features while also feeling solid and built with high tolerances. The metal and glass protect really great...

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androidheadlines.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:11

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Honor is back. After announcing the Honor 5X earlier this year at CES and it becoming a smashing success and a best seller on Amazon (even now, almost 8 months later, it's still a best seller), Honor is looking to up their game. In comes the Honor 8. This...

The Build quality, and oh that Sapphire Blue is perfect, Fingerprint Scanner is super fast, The camera is one of the best out there right now, Battery Life is absolutely superb. The perfect phone for those playing Pokemon GO, Speaking of Pokemon GO, the d...
EMUI could still use a bit of work, luckily a third-party launcher will get rid of most of the issues, Price is a bit high, but then again it's still pretty competitive with the ZTE AXON 7 and OnePlus 3, No support for Verizon or Sprint, which is due to t...
This is Honor's second smartphone that's targeting the US market, and it looks like they definitely have a winner on their hands. The Honor 5X was more of a mid-range flagship at a very low price (it launched at $199 in Q1). But the Honor 8 is a true flag...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:11

Average rating:78

To say that Huawei is a big deal in the smartphone market is nothing short of an understatement, but despite the company's unquestionable international success, to say nothing of its recent market growth, it's been slow to use that momentum to create a s...

Dual cameras capture some nicelooking pics, Incredibly fast, accurate fingerprint scanner, Attractive hardware design, especially at this price, Battery life that should get you through the day...
Performance just can't quite compete with flagships, EMUI may be a bit too iOSy for serious Android fans, Brand still largely unknown to US shoppers, Price point presents some stiff competition...
The Honor 8's one cute little phone, and the company could do a lot worse than to put this model forward as a hook for attracting new US customers. The phone's stylish, feels nice, and doesn't over-sell on features: the only thing that even threatens to v...

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geekdad.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:14

Average rating:0

Huawei recently unveiled their Honor 8 handset for the US market, with a campaign aiming the phone at the “young and young at heart” I admit to rolling my eyes a bit at some of the marketing speak and feeling insanely old that their “brand ambassador” is...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:25

Average rating:0

Look out, Samsung. The Huawei Honor 8 ($399.99 for 32GB, $449.99 for 64GB) is here to show that not only can affordable phones match their high-end counterparts in power, they can look every bit as good (if not better) while doing so. At least, that's the...

The distinctive Huawei Honor 8 is a stylish handset that has the potential to compete with more expensive smartphones...

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gizmochina.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:25

Average rating:0

Huawei's Honor brand has been known for nice devices that bring some great specs at affordable prices. The Honor 8 is one of their latest offerings and it's very beautiful. Learn more in our full review.Thanks to Oppomart for sending Huawei Honor 8 for a...

So, there you have it, the Huawei Honor 8. After using this phone for quite some time I can say that it is a rather compelling offering at the price of $350.It has the looks and the build quality of a flagship, a great display, multi-functional fingerprin...

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mobiletechreview.com

Updated:
2016-12-09 02:36:27

Average rating:80

2016 continues as the year of the affordable but really good Android phone, particularly unlocked models that are sold direct and via retailers rather than carriers. There's the OnePlus 3, Alcatel Idol 4S, ZTE Axon 7, the Moto G4/G4 Plus and now the Huawei Honor 8. The Honor...

Fantastic looks and design quality. Lovely display, pleasing cameras, has the rare IR blaster AV remote. One of the few smaller good quality phones on the market...
CPU performance can't keep up with OnePlus 3, though it's not a slow phone...
The Huawei Honor 8 is a gorgeous looking smartphone with solid performance, a vivid and bright display and good cameras. It's wonderful that we can get a phone for $400 that looks this good and checks the boxes for so many important features. The competit...

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gizchina.com

Updated:
2016-12-10 04:30:31

Average rating:81

Huawei's Honor sub-brand has been doing well. The company has successfully expanded to Europe, dished out some good devices and built a solid reputation. Now, the Honor 8 looks to continue in building up that reputation with its unique design, dual camera...

These days, competition is rife within the affordable flagship market. This segment, which used to be home to only a few companies, is now one of the most populated. Any device that wants to succeed needs to have something warrant purchasing it over anoth...

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makeuseof.com

Updated:
2017-01-21 02:08:25

Average rating:80

Lots of great smartphones have been hitting the market in the $400 range, proving that a decent phone doesn't have to cost over $600. Huawei's contribution to this is the Honor 8 — a phone that feels more premium than any flagship smartphone and has very...

The Honor 8 occupies an interesting space. Cheap Chinese knockoffs of the iPhone have been on the market for years, but Huawei seems to be evolving into its own now. Though the Honor 8 clearly takes a lot of inspiration from the iPhone, it's not a direct...

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t3me.com

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2018-03-31 07:45:27

Average rating:0

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mbreviews.com

Updated:
2018-03-31 07:45:27

Average rating:0

Not that long ago, with a budget under 300 dollars you could only afford a borderline-decent smartphone, with a low performance, a weak camera and overall, there was a mile between it and the more expensive, high-end flagship phones. But, a couple of year...

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hitechcentury.com

Updated:
2018-04-01 07:12:48

Average rating:82

The packaging itself offers a rather novel means of presentation. The exterior consists of a sturdy cardboard casing and rather than packaging the Honor 8 flat like how many other manufacturers package their phones, it instead comes inset into a tray side...

As a brand, Honor is best known for providing serious bang for the buck in their line-up of phones. Their current flagship, the Honor 8 is the ultimate exemplar of their design philosophy as it comes with a seriously respectable array of hardware as well...

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