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Honor V8
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Honor V8

Released: 2016, May. Released 2016, MayPrice: About 290 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), EMUI 4.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53), Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
NFCYes (KNT-AL10, KNT-AL20)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
Size5.7 inches, 89.6 cm, 2, (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS-NEO LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor V8
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsSilver, Gold, Rose Gold
ModelsKNT-AL10, KNT-TL10, KNT-AL20, KNT-UL10
Single8 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight170 g (6.00 oz)
ChipsetKirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10), Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20)
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, 4, 7
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 4GB RAM (AL10,TL10), 64GB 4GB RAM (AL20)
Released2016, May. Released 2016, May
Announced2016, May. Released 2016, May
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions157 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10) (~386 ppi pixel density), 1440 x 2560 pixels (KNT-AL20), 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Infrared portYes

Honor V8 Overview

About Honor V8 Honor V8 is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Honor V8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM (AL10,TL10), 64GB 4GB RAM (AL20) with Kirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10), Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20) , 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 V8 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 V8?

The Honor V8 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 V8 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 V8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor V8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor V8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor V8.