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Honor 8
Honor

Honor 8

Released: 2016, July. Released 2016, JulyPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.9 cm, 2, (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 8
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Gold
ModelsFRD-L19 FRD-L14, FRD-L04, FRD-AL00, FRD-TL00, FRD-AL10, FRD-L09, FRD-L02, FRD-L19, FRD-L14, FRD-DL00
SAR EU1.45 W/kg (head)
Single8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight153 g (5.40 oz)
ChipsetKirin 950 (16 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1243:1 (nominal), 3.346 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Charging18W wired, 47% in 30 min
FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, July. Released 2016, July
Announced2016, July. Released 2016, July
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145.5 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.73 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 67dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 82dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2099Basemark X: 16592
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -98.3dB / Crosstalk -97.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 70h
Infrared portYes

Honor 8 Overview

About Honor 8 Honor 8 is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Honor 8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Kirin 950 (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 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?

The Honor 8 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 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 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 8 run?

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