Entry-level · 2016
Honor V8
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Xiaomi Redmi A1+
A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and 32GB storage.
Watch out
Smaller battery (3500mAh), 32GB storage
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
What stands out
Pro camera extras: RAW
Display
5.7″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
5.7″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Kirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10)Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · Mali-T880 MP4
Basic CPU
Performance
Kirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10)Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · Mali-T880 MP4
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
12 MP f/2.2 main · 8 MP selfie
Camera
12 MP f/2.2 main · 8 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
12 MP f/2.2
Camera
12 MP
Front camera
8 MP f/2.4
Main sensor
Sony IMX286, 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Camera extras
RAW
Video
1080p @ 60 fps
Battery
3500 mAh
Battery
3500 mAh
Memory
4 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
170 g · 7.8 mm
Build & Design
170 g · 7.8 mmHeight
157.0 mm
Width
77.6 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
Weight
170 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, 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
1080 × 1920 vs 750 × 1334 resolution · 5.7″ vs 4.7″ screen
79% larger battery capacity
3,500 mAh vs 1,960 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
96k vs 238k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 60 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP67 protection · 170 g vs 138 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S7
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
17% larger battery capacity
3,500 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2560 resolution · Tradeoff: 5.7″ vs 5.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
96k vs 189k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 60 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 170 g vs 152 g
Where to buy
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