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Honor 8 Pro
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Honor 8 Pro

Released: 2017, AprilPrice: About 310 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, April

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71 MP8
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size5.7 inches, 89.6 cm, 2, (~73.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 8 Pro
PriceAbout 310 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Navy Blue
ModelsDUK-AL20, DUK-TL30, DUK-L09
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, April
Weight184 g (6.49 oz)
ChipsetKirin 960 (16 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1404:1 (nominal), 3.341 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40
Charging18W wired
FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Released2017, April
Stand-byUp to 504 h (3G)
Announced2017, April
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 30 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions157 x 77.5 x 7 mm (6.18 x 3.05 x 0.28 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 87dB
PerformanceGFXBench: 7.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -93.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 77h
Infrared portYes

Honor 8 Pro Overview

About Honor 8 Pro Honor 8 Pro is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Honor 8 Pro has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM with Kirin 960 (16 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 8 Pro 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 8 Pro?

The Honor 8 Pro 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 8 Pro 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 8 Pro void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 8 Pro run?

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