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Honor Note 8
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Honor Note 8

Released: 2016, August. Released 2016, SeptemberPrice: About 250 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 4.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Size6.6 inches, 121.2 cm, 2, (~74.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor Note 8
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsWhite, Gold, Gray
ModelsEDI-AL10
Single5 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight219 g (7.72 oz)
ChipsetKirin 955 (16 nm)
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, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging10W wired
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, August. Released 2016, September
Announced2016, August. Released 2016, September
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions178.8 x 90.9 x 7.2 mm (7.04 x 3.58 x 0.28 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor Note 8 Overview

About Honor Note 8 Honor Note 8 is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Honor Note 8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Kirin 955 (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 Note 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 Note 8?

The Honor Note 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 Note 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 Note 8 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor Note 8 run?

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