Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Midnight black
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Key Specs
- CarrierUnlocked
- Wireless Technology2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE
- Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 Nougat
- Processor Speed2.3 gigahertz
- Internal Memory32 gigabytes
- Screen Size5.2 inches
- Water ResistantNo
- Phone Memory (RAM)4 gigabytes
- Processor BrandHiSilicon
- Front-Facing Camera8 megapixels
- Rear-Facing Camera12 megapixels
- Internet ConnectableYes
General
- Product NameHonor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked)
- BrandHuawei
- Data Plan RequiredNo
- Device ManufacturerHuawei
- Additional Hardware IncludedHeadset, USB cable, Power adapter, SIM card removal tool
- Phone StyleSmartphone
- Model NumberFRD-L04
- ColorMidnight black
- Color CategoryBlack
Features
- UnlockedYes
- Email CapableYes
- Keyboard TypeTouch Screen
- Mobile Hotspot CapabilityYes
- Built-In GPSYes
- SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Compass, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Hall effect sensor, Proximity sensor
- Voice ActivatedYes
- Social Media and Messaging ServicesSMS, MMS
Display
- Display TypeTFT-LCD
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080
- Touch ScreenYes
Imaging
- Integrated CameraYes - Front and Back
- Recording Resolution1920 x 1080
Power
- Battery TypeLithium-polymer
- Battery Capacity3000 milliampere hours
Compatibility
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- NFC TechnologyYes
- Charging Interface(s)USB Type C
- Model FamilyHuawei Honor
- Expandable Memory up to128 gigabytes
- SIM Card SizeNano SIM
- SIM Card SlotsSingle SIM
- Carrier CompatibilityAT&T, Cricket, H2O Wireless, Net10, Simple Mobile, T-Mobile, TRACFONE
Network
- Voice BandGSM 900
- Data Transmission TypeEDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, HSPA+, HSUPA, LTE
- Data Transmission Operating BandLTE Band 1, LTE Band 12, LTE Band 17, LTE Band 2, LTE Band 20, LTE Band 3, LTE Band 4, LTE Band 5, LTE Band 7, LTE Band 8
- Wireless CompatibilityBluetooth
- Network TypeGSM
- 4G LTE Band1, 12, 17, 2, 20, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
- GSM 2G Frequency1800, 1900, 850, 900
- GSM 3G Frequency1700, 1900, 2100, 850, 900
Dimension
- Product Height5.7 inches
- Product Depth0.3 inches
- Product Weight5.4 ounces
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- Internal CarrierNot Applicable
- UPC886598042208
Customer rating
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 423 reviews
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Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Awesome phone for the price, can't be beat!!
Posted .I bought the Huawei Honor 5x about a week ago, not knowing the Honor 8 would be releasing soon. Once I saw on the Honor website that the 8 was releasing 9/2/16 I knew that because I was within my 14 day return window that i was going to return my 5x and get the 8. Man is this phone beautiful. I really really wanted the Blue Sapphire color but my local best buy, ON RELEASE DAY, only ordered 1 Blue Sapphire and 1 White Honor 8. I called at 10:05am to ask for a Sapphire Blue to be put aside for me but the employee told me they did not come in yet. By the time I arrived at the store at 10:30 the only Sapphire Blue was already sold so I bought the only white one. Best Buy should work on stocking more phones, especially on release day. I got the phone for $399 with a free $50 gift card. Can't beat that deal. This phone is amazing. Blazing fast, beautiful, almost no bloatware and what was installed is easy to uninstall permanently. This phone feels like my old S7, performs like it, and overall, I would honestly take the Honor 8 or the Galaxy S7 because most people don't have the Honor and because it is just as nice looking (maybe even nicer) and the specs are very identical. Coming from someone who has owned the Galaxy S6 Edge, S6 Edge Plus and the S7, iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, this phone is 100% worth the $399 price tag. Don't be fooled by the slightly higher price then Huawei phones usually are, this phone is in another league compared to any other Huawei I've ever seen in my life. Just look at the display phone at Best Buy and you will see what I mean. Huawei really outdid themselves with this phone. I can't believe this phone isn't more popular then it currently is. With this phone being almost $400 cheaper than an unlocked S7 or an unlocked iPhone 6s, this phone is just as nice, if not nicer. I have ZERO complaints so far and I love this phone. I couldn't have asked for more from a $400 unlocked phone. If your local Best Buy has the Honor 8 in stock, or you don't mind shipping. DO NOT hesitate, BUY this phone. You will not regret it. P.S. Btw I was not paid for this review. I sometimes see people post reviews who got the item cheaper or for free, not me. I bought it full price, I just think it's an amazing phone so my review is 100% honest and unbiased.
This review is from Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Pearl white
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Huawei Customer Care
Posted .Hi There, Thank you for the positive review on your White Honor 8! Honor is committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers. We are making a commitment to provide customers with access to new features (at least once every three months during the first 12 months) for up to 24 months following each product launch. We will keep providing access to security and software updates to fix bugs and enhance user experience in a timely manner. Beyond this period we will continue to provide updates in response to any threats to user safety and security. Our goal is to ensure customers have the best and safest possible experience on their Honor device. (NS)
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
The one that you need...
|Posted .The best Unlocked phone there is! I highly recommend this phone to anyone looking for high end (just like premium) phone for the fraction of the cost. Don't let the price fool you, either. This phone is very responsive and has one of the best camera for an Unlocked phone. USB C, Dual Camera, Fingerprint sensor, IR blaster... what more could you want!? Love the UI too. Highly recommended.
This review is from Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Pearl white
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Huawei Customer Care
Posted .Fantastic! Thanks you for the excellent feedback and we're happy to hear that you would highly recommend the Honor 8 to others. Like you mentioned, we believe the Honor 8 is packed with a lot of flagship features. What separates us is that we don't include the flagship price range. It's great hearing that our customers are just as impressed as us with the value of this phone, thanks again. (DM)
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
great phone
|Posted .Beautiful design very light weight Unique Style great camera fast processing
This review is from Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Sapphire blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Huawei Customer Care
Posted .Dear customer,
It is great to hear that you are enjoying your brand new Honor 8!
It is one of the favorites of the brand!
Did you know that your device is protected by a VIP warranty? Which covers the screen for the first 3 months of use!
Welcome to the great family of Honor! BG
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Bring us More Devices Huawei/Honor
|Posted .I picked up the Blue Sapphire Honor 8 from Best Buy last night, since I needed a new phone quick. And I gotta say, it's pretty awesome, from the smoothness, to the cool features baked into the fingerprint sensor. I've been a fan of Huawei since the original Ascend came to Cricket back when I was in like high school. I'm glad Verizon was being shady and not allowing me to purchase the Z Play outright so I could run it on AT&T, because I would have missed out on this gem. I'm not a camera guy or a specs/benchmark junkie, but I ran through the camera and the Depth of Field app where I can black and white an area of the photo is awesome, and the benchmarks I ran showed it performing better than most flagships minus the Exynos variant Samsungs. Really speaks to benefits of in house production of external and internal components, to me at least. Now, my only gripes with this phone are minor and can be fixed through an update or accessory makers realizing this device is worth the R&D for accessories. 1. No Tap to Wake or Active Display; I installed Glance Plus to remedy it for the time being (I just wave my hand over the proximity sensor to check time, notifications, etc) 2. No Third Party accessories; I found maybe 2 cases I'm interested in on Amazon, but haven't pulled the trigger yet (I liked the clear AMZER one I used on my LG G5, because it didn't yellow after a while) 3. Would've liked to see maybe a frosted back panel, much like the XPERIA Z5 family, but I'm not broken up over it. 4. When I play music over my Bluetooth system in my Accord, it doesn't display the song info on the either of my head unit screens (I may just have to close and reopen the Apple Music app next time I'm in the car) But overall I love this phone and what Huawei/Honor is doing to break even more into the US Market. I'm hoping for more of their devices to make it over here, like the Nova, Nova Plus, and the Mate Series for those who want a cheaper but neck and neck quality and experience with the Samsungs Notes and LG's V Series.
This review is from Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Sapphire blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Huawei Customer Care
Posted .Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you love your Honor 8. We will forward the four issues you cited in your review to our development team as we are always looking for ways to improve our products. (SP)
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
head turner
|Posted .I pre-ordered, it arrived on release day, good job guys. The 15 layers of glass on the back is something every person finds fascinating. The back is like an artists canvas for manufacturers and I can't wait to see what kind of materials we will see in the future. How about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypercolor instead of the blue? I like the slippery glass, it doesn't try to sandpaper my fingertips or hold oil. I would prefer "pure Android" except functionally required add-ons. The camera is great, it is outperforming my pro Nikon rig about half the time (and with no tripod.) It's sharp, fast, with rich color and usable noise patterns. Sometimes the Nikon produces photos that feel (slightly) better; all that expensive glass does have some science behind it, after all. I wish it had an adjustable lens angle. I'd like to see post-shoot Levels, Exposure, WB, etc more prioritized in the HUD. The post-shoot focus point control is amazing, give whoever designed the UI a raise. The connector is USB Type C, it is the new specification to replace USB micro and mini-B or whatever else. The guy at Not Best Buy had no idea what I was talking about despite 2 aisles of cables (he did like looking at the back of the phone though.) Anyway if you need a second USB cable, better just order one with the phone. Buy the expensive one because the cheap ones may not follow spec and fry things, supposedly. I really want a magnetic connector like https://youtu.be/Euz00E3otlQ embedded in the phone. I feel like I have to be careful with the USB Type C or risk damaging the device. How many ins-and-outs before something breaks, and how many if I'm drinking?? Overall I like it a lot. PRO: It didn't get recalled for catching on fire =P
This review is from Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Sapphire blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Huawei Customer Care
Posted .Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the user interface on the phone. We will also forward your concerns regarding the USB Type C port to our development team as we are always looking for ways to improve our products. (SP)
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Awesome phone!
|Posted .The Honor 8 is a top of the line smartphone at a midlevel price. I actually think this is a better phone in both quality and price when compared to the likes of a Samsung Galaxy s7 or iPhone 6s. I used to be an Apple supporter but recently switched to android products because I feel Apple software is no longer current and bland. For half the cost of the competitors, you get an equal, if not better, smartphone. It runs fast even with multiple apps open at once and the build quality is top notch. For those interested in the feature, it has an IR transmitter to control TV's and appliances. It is also equipped with a dual lens camera that provides adequate photos. I highly recommend this phone for those with a lower budget or simply do not see a purpose in spending $800 for a phone when you can get the same quality for more than half the price. The one drawback I have has to do with the glass back. It may be pretty, but it is very slippery and can slide off of a slightly slanted table or couch armrest. So, be cautious of where you set it down. However, most smartphone owners seem to buy cases anyway and it may eliminate this issue, but I like to go without the case due to the extra bulk. Overall, this is a great phone and I hope it gains traction in the US for future support.
This review is from Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Sapphire blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Huawei Customer Care
Posted .Hello, we appreciate your review on the Sapphire Blue Honor 8! Here at Honor, we love hearing from our customers about their new devices. With Smart Control 4.0, the Honor 8 includes a separate infrared module with built-in IR codes for popular products, allowing you to control devices even when you are without an Internet connection. Honor 8 supports 232,740 products from 5810 brands.The 15-layer craftsmanship and light-catching glass finish makes the Honor 8 stand out from the crowd and give it that sleek, modernized feel. We thank you for the support! (NS)
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Impressive little phone for a bargian
|Posted .This phone has no business being this cheap. This phone is beautiful, has a great camera, has great battery life, and a great fingerprint sensor and is nearly half the price of the segment leader. There are only 2 gripes about his phone. First, it is the slipperiest phone in the world, please get a case or a vinyl skin or something otherwise this will end up in the floor a LOT. Seriously this is the slipperiest device I have ever beheld myself. Secondly, the software, EMUI, is not going to be everyone's cup 'o' tea. It's very inspired by iOS and doesn't have an app drawer and is very white where I would prefer darker UI elements, and it would seem like half of the theming features are simply not present. Luckily you can install a custom launcher, but it can only do so much. But this is a fantastic device overall, I mean the back with its dual vamera setup is completely flush no camera humps here (I'm looking at you Apple and Samsung) and the pictures it produces are pretty nice. If you're looking for a GREAT phone at $400 and want a smaller device, get this phone it is fantastic.
This review is from Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Sapphire blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Huawei Customer Care
Posted .Thank you so much for leaving us this detailed review! We appreciate all of your feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve our devices! We wanted to give our customers all the great technology of a smartphone at a more affordable price! Thank you for choosing the Honor 8! (SG)
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great camera, helpful UI, and beautiful blue
|Posted .Dual camera's bokeh effect is amazing, the battery life is quality and lasts a full day (plus you have a quick charge option), and finally the finger scanner is very quick and doubles as a shortcut button. Finally, at 5.2" it's easy to handle (looking at you 1+3 and ZTE). People knock the EMUI but I have no problem with it as a former stock android user. I just compared it to my friend's moto z force and liked that this had most of what I needed/wanted without having to download other apps. Works perfectly with my Fitbit Blaze as well. Lock screen and notifications could use some work but it doesn't bug me too much. Finally, when you get a new app you'll effectively need to add it to protected so you get all notifications.
This review is from Huawei - Honor 8 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Sapphire blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Huawei Customer Care
Posted .Thanks for the Review! We're pleased to know you enjoy your Honor 8! it's a powerful device and that fingerprint scanner you mentioned is of quality second to none! (SV)
Q: QuestionIs this phone plastic and does it have gorilla glass?
Asked by stormin.
- A:Answer Yes. The Honor 8 has a 15-layer craftsmanship and light-catching gorilla glass finish. (NS)
Answered by Huawei Customer Care
Q: QuestionCan this unlocked phone be used on Sprint? If not, which cellular phone carrier in the USA?
Asked by apeachiegem.
- A:Answer Thank you for your interest in the Honor 8, apeachiegem. The Honor 8 is not compatible with Verizon or Sprint. At this time it will only work with GSM networks (T-Mobile and AT&T)(DM)
Answered by Huawei Customer Care
Q: QuestionIs there a MicroSD card slot? If so, what is size limit?
Asked by SoCalGran.
- A:Answer Thank you for the great question, SoCalGran. With the Honor 8, it does have a MicroSD card slot. The MircoSD slot is expandable up to 128GB. (DM)
Answered by Huawei Customer Care
Q: QuestionWill this phone work on metro pcs?
Asked by Ebonds22.
- A:Answer Yes, the Honor 8 is an Unlocked GSM phone and is compatible with the Metro PCS network! (SV)
Answered by Huawei Customer Care
Q: QuestionDoes this device have a one year manufacturer warranty? from the best buy website.??
Asked by Ravi.
- A:Answer It comes with a 12 month pts. & labor warranty but you have to send it to the manufacturer (they may have US repair facilities) but you can purchase a 1 or 2 year replacement guarantee for $50 or $75. The phones are too complex for them to repair so they just give you a new one. They've happily honored such guarantees with no questions asked. My BB rep suggested this phone to me as it was on a phenomenal sale when I bought it (end of Dec. 2016) so I didn't mind the extra $75 and, so far, I find the phone to be phenomenal. Just found out that I also find the phone by merely speaking: "Dear Honor, Where Are You" and in a moment the music starts, the flashlight flashes and a pleasant woman's voice starts saying "I'm Here.....I'm Here" till you pick it up and cancel! Too many other neat features to mention!
Answered by Morris68
Q: QuestionCan this phone be used with cricket network?
Asked by veronica.
- A:Answer Yes, this phone is compatible with Cricket. (SP)
Answered by Huawei Customer Care
Q: QuestionIs the samsung gear s2 watch compatible with honor 8?
Asked by Wanttoknow.
- A:Answer Yes. The Samsung Gear S2 watch pairs via Bluetooth or WiFi connection with any smartphones running on Android 4.4 and higher with over 1.5GB RAM, including the Honor 8. (NS)
Answered by Huawei Customer Care
Q: QuestionDoes it support Tmobile VoLTE Band 12? Why is Best Buy listing it with only Band 4. Where can I find the real specs of the phone? Thank you.
Asked by Band12.
- A:Answer Yes, the Honor 8 supports T-Mobile's band 12 network along with VoLTE. It does not support VoWiFi for use with T-Mobile's WiFi calling platform.
Answered by KingCoop