Entry-level · 2016

Honor Pad 2

Our Take CPU lands in today’s entry-level range

A basic entry-level phone — watch out for 16GB storage.

Watch out 16GB storage
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking
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Full specifications

Display

8.0″ · IPS LCD · 1200 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
8.0"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 × 1920 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported

Performance

Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) · 8-core 1.2 GHz · Adreno 405
Basic CPU

Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
Launch class
Lower mid-range
CPU
8-core, 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 405
Process
28 nm

Camera

8 MP f/2.0 main · 2 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
8 MP f/2.0
Front camera
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Battery

4800 mAh

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4800 mAh
Removable
No

Memory

3 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
3 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
16 GB
Fills fast
Storage type
eMMC 4.5
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Not listed
Bluetooth
4.1
USB
Micro-USB
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

340 g · 8.1 mm
Height
209.3 mm
Width
123.0 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
Weight
340 g

Sensors

Accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Specifications sourced from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone 7

Trades blows 2 wins 3 losses
Sharper screen
1200 × 1920 vs 750 × 1334 resolution · 8″ vs 4.7″ screen
145% larger battery capacity
4,800 mAh vs 1,960 mAh battery
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video · 2 MP vs 7 MP selfie
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP67 protection · 340 g vs 138 g
vs

Samsung Galaxy S7

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
60% larger battery capacity
4,800 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1200 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2560 resolution · Tradeoff: 8″ vs 5.1″ screen
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 340 g vs 152 g

Where to buy

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