Honor V8 The Honor V8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10) Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.7" · 157 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Chipset Kirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10) Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20)
RAM 4GB
Storage 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera 12 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
Honor V8 vs Honor 7X Honor V8 vs Honor 9 Lite Honor V8 vs Honor Magic Honor V8 vs Honor 8 Honor V8 vs Honor 6X Honor V8 vs Honor 7
✓︎ Pros
✓ 5.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 3,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Entry-level Kirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10) Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20) — struggles with demanding apps
✗ 12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, May. Released 2016, May
Also Known As
Versions: KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10, KNT-AL20
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10) Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
386 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS-NEO LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
170g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
157 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Honor V8 support 5G?› No, the Honor V8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Honor V8 have NFC?› Yes, the Honor V8 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Honor V8 have expandable storage?› Yes, the Honor V8 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Honor V8 support dual SIM?› The Honor V8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Honor V8 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Honor V8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Honor V8 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Honor V8 ship with?› The Honor V8 ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1.
What type of USB port does the Honor V8 use?› The Honor V8 uses USB Type-C.
Does the Honor V8 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Honor V8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Honor V8 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Honor V8 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
