Honor 3
The Honor 3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Huawei K3V2E, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 133 x 67.2 x 9.9 mm (5.24 x 2.65 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetHuawei K3V2E
RAM2GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 138g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,150 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Huawei K3V2E for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, August. Released 2013, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Huawei K3V2E
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), EMUI 1.6
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
312 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,150 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2150 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
138g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
133 x 67.2 x 9.9 mm (5.24 x 2.65 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Honor 3 does not have NFC.
The Honor 3 is rated IP57 — IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m. and 30 min).
Yes, the Honor 3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Honor 3 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Honor 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 3 ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), EMUI 1.6.
The Honor 3 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Honor 3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Honor 3 has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
