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Honor 8C
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Honor 8C

Released: 2018, OctoberPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, October

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8.2
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPUAdreno 506
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Dual13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.26 inches, 97.8 cm, 2, (~81.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 8C
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsMagic Night Black, Platinum Light Gold, Aurora Blue, Nebula Purple
ModelsBKK-LX2, BKK-LX1, BKK-L21, BKK-AL00, BKK-TL00, BKK-AL10
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, October
Weight167.2 g (5.89 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2018, October
Announced2018, October
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158.7 x 75.9 x 8 mm (6.25 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Resolution720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor 8C Overview

About Honor 8C Honor 8C is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Honor 8C has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 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 8C 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 8C?

The Honor 8C 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 8C 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 8C void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 8C run?

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