Honor 8 Pro
$266
Overview
Honor 8 Pro is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2017 with a 5.7-inch IPS LCD, Kirin 960 chipset, 12 main camera, and 4000 mAh battery.
Priced at $266, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of Honor 8 Pro
The display of Honor 8 Pro measures 5.7 inches with IPS LCD technology and 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 1300 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1440x2560 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Honor 8 Pro features 1 rear cameras: 12 main, 48MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Honor 8 Pro has 4000mAh capacity with 18 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 30. A full charge takes approximately 11 min minutes.
The performance of Honor 8 Pro is powered by the Kirin 960 chipset with Qualcomm Adreno 650 600MHz GPU. Geekbench scores reach 1650 single-core and 5800 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 583524.
The memory of Honor 8 Pro offers 6GB RAM with 64GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR5 technology. Storage is UFS Storage 3.0.
The connectivity of Honor 8 Pro includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 4.2. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Honor 8 Pro weighs 199g with Aluminum frame and Aluminum back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP68. Dimensions measure 157 x 77.5 x 7 mm.
The software of Honor 8 Pro runs Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 with Oxygen OS. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honor 8 Pro
Honor 8 Pro has a 12 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Honor 8 Pro with Kirin 960 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Honor 8 Pro receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Honor 8 Pro supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Yes, Honor 8 Pro is water resistant with IP68 rating. It can withstand submersion in 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes. Avoid saltwater and high-pressure water.
Honor 8 Pro has a 4000mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Honor 8 Pro at $266 is a mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Honor 8 Pro supports 18 wired charging with full charge in approximately 11 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 30.
Honor 8 Pro is available in 64GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Honor 8 Pro has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10+.
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Verdict
The Honor 8 Pro delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. The phone excels in smooth 120Hz display. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
5.7"
Main Camera
12
Chipset
Kirin 960
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | 5G |
| 5G mmWave Bands | No 5G |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4G LTE CA |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support |
Launch
| Announced | 2017 |
| Status | available |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $361.26 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 157 x 77.5 x 7 mm |
| Weight (g) | 199 |
| Build Materials | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Aluminum |
| Colors | ["Pearl White", "Midnight Black", "Navy Blue"] |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Rugged Certifications | |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | |
| Folded Dimensions | |
| Thermal Solution | |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Size (inches) | 5.7 |
| Resolution (px) | 1440x2560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 5:11 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 513 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 90 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 1300 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10+ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 240 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 960 |
| CPU | 1x Cortex A77 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 600MHz |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 1.92 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Dual ISP |
| Modem | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 1650 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 5800 |
| AnTuTu Score | 583524 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 6GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Storage Type | UFS Storage 3.0 |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 1 |
| Main Sensor | 12 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.43" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony Exmor-RS IMX689 |
| Main Lens | f/2.2, 25mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 1.12µm |
| Ultrawide | 48MP |
| Telephoto | 8MP |
| Macro | 5 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 720p@120fps |
| Video Stabilization | EIS |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 8 |
| Sensor Size | Sony IMX471 Exmor RS |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Rear-Mounted) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 18 |
| Wired Standard | USB Power Delivery |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 11 min |
| Wireless Charging | 30 |
| Wireless Standard | |
| Reverse Wireless | |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 18W |
| Battery Health Features | 500 charge cycles |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | Oxygen OS |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, PrivateSpace |
| Accessibility | Voice Control, Magnification |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Earphones, Case |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | B |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!
Honor 8 Pro Review: Solid Performance for the Price
Our comprehensive review of the Honor 8 Pro covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.
- + Wireless charging support
- + IP68 water and dust resistance
- - Performance may struggle with demanding tasks
- - Camera performance is average