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Honor 8S
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Honor 8S

Released: 2019, AprilPrice: About 120 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, April

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
CPUQuad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.71 inches, 81.4 cm, 2, (~78.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelHonor 8S
PriceAbout 120 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue
ModelsKSE-LX9, KSA-LX9, KSA-LX2, KSA-LX3, KSA-AL00, KSA-AL10
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, April
Weight146 g (5.15 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Released2019, April
Announced2019, April
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Resolution720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor 8S Overview

About Honor 8S Honor 8S is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Honor 8S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (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 8S 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 8S?

The Honor 8S 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 8S 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 8S void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 8S run?

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