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Honor 8A Prime
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Honor 8A Prime

Released: 2020, March 30Price: About 110 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, March 30

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size6.09 inches, 91.0 cm, 2, (~79.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor 8A Prime
PriceAbout 110 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green
ModelsJAT-LX1
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, March 30
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 3GB RAM
Released2020, March 30
Announced2020, March 30
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions156.3 x 73.5 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor 8A Prime Overview

About Honor 8A Prime Honor 8A Prime is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Honor 8A Prime has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor 8A Prime can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 8A Prime?

The Honor 8A Prime supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor 8A Prime support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor 8A Prime void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor 8A Prime will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor 8A Prime run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor 8A Prime.