Honor Note 8

Name: Honor Note 8
Brand: Honor

The Honor Note 8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 955 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2016).

2016 · Mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Overall

Performance

B+

Display

A+

Battery

B+

Camera

B+

Charging

Software

C+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.6" · 178.8 x 90.9 x 7.2 mm (7.04 x 3.58 x 0.28 in)

ChipsetKirin 955 (16 nm)

RAM4GB

Storage128GB | 32GB | 64GB

Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use

✓Sharp 443 PPI screen

✓6.6" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Kirin 955 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2016, August. Released 2016, September

Also Known As

Also known as Huawei Honor V8 Max

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Kirin 955 (16 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-T880 MP4

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 4.1

RAM

4GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

128GB | 32GB | 64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.6"

Resolution

1440×2560

Sharpness

443 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

Super AMOLED

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

📷 Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

4K@30fps

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

5 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

4,500 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable

Charging

10W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

219g

On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket

Dimensions

178.8 x 90.9 x 7.2 mm (7.04 x 3.58 x 0.28 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

White, Gold, Gray

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE

NFC

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS

USB

USB Type-C, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Honor Note 8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.

No, the Honor Note 8 does not have NFC.

No, the Honor Note 8 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).

Yes, the Honor Note 8 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The Honor Note 8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Honor Note 8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Honor Note 8 ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 4.1.

The Honor Note 8 uses USB Type-C, OTG.

The Honor Note 8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Honor Note 8 has 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE.

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