Recently, Huawei and its subsidiary Honor have launched a large number of smartphones. According to the calculated data, at the end of 2018, almost 20 unique phones were released. The list of these creations is filled with both budget “models” and serious devices with impressive filling. This article will focus on one representative of the subsidiary, namely the Honor 8S smartphone.
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The Honor 8C is a solid smartphone with a lot of advantages. It has a stylish look and comes in four colors: black, blue, gold and white. An expensive metal alloy and durable glass served as the material for the body. One very nice advantage of this smartphone is the durable battery, which has a 4010 mAh battery. That is, given the workload of the phone, whether it is surfing the Internet or watching movies or even playing games, the battery will last without charging for several days.
I would also like to note that despite its functionality and excellent design, the smartphone is considered a budget option. The average price is around 13 thousand rubles and it is very cheap for such a nice guy, but in general it can be purchased at prices ranging from 11,000 rubles to 22,000. Naturally, the cost of a nice phone depends on its characteristics.
Parameters | Specifications |
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Operating system (OS) | Android 8.11 |
Processor (CPU 1) | 1850 MHz, Quad-core, Gold |
Processor (CPU 2) | 1850MHz, Quad-core, Silver |
Video system processor (GPU 1) | Adren 506 |
Flash drive | microSD, support 256 GB |
Phone memory | 32 and 64 GB, 4 GB RAM |
Main characteristics | |
Model release date | 2018 |
Data standard | GSM, LTE 2G - band GSM 851, 901, 1801, 1901 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 CDMA 801 and TD-SCDMA 3G-band HSDPA 851, 901, 2101 4G-band LTE 1 |
Battery | 4010 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po |
Dimensions (H x W x D, mm) | 157 X 76 X 0 |
Weight | 168 g |
SIM card | Dual SIM / Nano-SIM / dual stand-by |
Form factor | standard |
Keyboard | is absent |
Communication and connections | |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.1, WiFi Direct, hotspot |
GPS | Present with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS support |
USB | microUSB 2.0, USB OnTheGo |
Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX |
GPRS | Present |
Display | |
Technology | LCD |
Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen |
Color depth | 16 million |
Screen diagonal | 6.27 "(inches) |
Screen resolution | 1520 x 720 |
Pixel quality | 268 |
Other features | Multitouch Yes - EMUI 8.21 |
Camera and video | |
Megapixels camera | 13 megapixels |
Camera specifications | Dual camera: 13 MP, f / 1.8, Additional + 2 MP, f / 2.4, depth sensor |
Built-in flash | LED flash |
Video | 1080p with 30fps support |
Front-camera | Single 8 MP, 1080p with 30fps support |
Music and audio | |
Radio | is absent |
Radio connector | there is |
Other functions | MP4 and H.264 player MP3, WAV and Flac player document viewing photo and video editor Charging 5V / 2A 11W LED flash, HDR, panorama Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
I would like to point out that this phone is gifted with a charming design, even taking into account its average price. We are accustomed to the fact that for that kind of money you can buy only an ordinary smartphone without any frills, so to speak, an inconspicuous ordinary device.But in our situation, everything is not at all so simple - the developers decided to add a zest and created an extraordinary case, which, by its very nature, contains a harmonious combination of light matte and soft glossy effect. This incredible content is called Cat's Eye, it is this uniqueness that gives us gorgeous transfusions on the screen when the gadget turns. According to some sources, the most suitable color for this function is blue.
The color itself looks luxurious, it is simply incomparable. Of course, all this beauty has a small jamb - the surface of the phone is noticeably covered with fingerprints and wears out quickly. But do not be upset about this, each such thing has its own drawbacks, all the more you need to take into account the small cost of this handsome man. To help each user, a protective case is provided, and then there will be no scuffs and traces of wear.
What other elements can we consider on this unit?
The back of the phone carries a dual camera, the name of the company, and a fingerprint scanner (which has recently become fashionable). It is worth noting a certain feature - the camera lenses are built into the body and do not protrude to the surface at all, so you don't have to worry about tiny cameras being damaged in the event of a fall or impact.
The front of the smartphone has a traditional look: a large screen with a wide projection at the bottom, and a small front camera at the top. From this side, nothing unique and remarkable - everything looks right and does not contain unnecessary things.
In general terms, the phone is tastefully designed. You look at it and think: a stylish and pleasant smartphone, what else is needed for such a price?
The device carries an impressive 6.27-inch screen, which has a resolution of 1520 x 720. That is to say, the smartphone does not have any special features - the most ordinary picture, quite saturated, good brightness, many colors. But if you take a closer look, you will notice some shortcomings such as blurred images. In principle, this is not surprising, it is worth taking into account its large diagonal and small resolution.
The phone settings give us the ability to adjust the color temperature, as well as hiding the top ledge with a dark bar. An unexpectedly pleasant introduction is the Smart Resolution function - this technology is triggered in the event of a low battery charge and then, in the end, the image quality drops dramatically to further conserve energy. Some incidents with automatic brightness setting are considered one small drawback. Indeed, this annoying function sometimes behaves inadequately, it can suddenly start the maximum brightness in a darkened environment, and then gradually lower the level to the normal state. I would like to emphasize that this operation is completely arbitrary and does not bring any benefit.
But, in general, it is worth saying that everything is fine with the display, a small jamb with brightness does not spoil the whole picture and is easily drowned out against the background of the phone's price.
It is imperative to note the smart work of the device with daily tasks. Even with continuous use of the phone, for a long time and with many applications turned on, it behaves with dignity and does not think to slow down at all. It is necessary to take into account one drawback - when it is very cold outside, the gadget starts to dull slightly, but this is not scary, almost all phones behave this way in the cold.
It is worth noting the decent power of the phone - it easily copes with modern games, namely with representatives of heavy artillery. These include the World of Tanks and the beloved PUBG. These games work great on this hardware, the gameplay goes smoothly without any slack or brakes, and the battery runs out slowly.The graphics do not look bad, and in general, the entire visual component pampers the eye with rich colors, which any gamer will undoubtedly appreciate.
The composition of conventional cameras is quite simple, it contains 13 and 2 megapixels, respectively. With all camera parameters, there are several photo modes:
In general, the main cameras take pictures well and can easily replace the camera. The only drawback is poor night time photography. In this case, the pictures come out too dim with terrible clarity, in general, the level is lower than expected.
Now about the front camera - it comes with an 8-megapixel camera and doesn't have much use. The picture quality is unremarkable. There are several features that can smooth out self-portrait problems. Well, since the front camera has nothing good to offer, this model will not serve as an assistant even for selfie lovers.
Unfortunately, nothing is attached except for the standard settings for recording videos. That is, you will not see any slowdown effects or other bells and whistles here, but the camera still does its job. She shoots in Full HD resolution, and the quality of the clips is decent. The lack of smoothness and stabilization during shooting is considered a small disadvantage - this is clearly visible when watching video on large monitors. But still, the calculation was made for viewing in the phone itself, so such jambs do not particularly spoil the overall picture.
Some issues have been identified when testing audio speakers. The sound quality is really lame, since the presence of low frequencies is practically not felt, and with strong instrumental interventions, a powerful background noise appears. But for watching movies, these speakers are more than enough.
The sound in the headphones changes the situation a little - the level of high and low frequencies is stabilized here, and the sound does not emit any unnecessary sounds. The only bad thing is that the sound itself is too boomy, one gets the impression that the sound comes from the bathtub and there is no way to fix it.
This cute smartphone boasts a very durable battery, because four thousand mAh is enough to keep the phone running continuously for several days. It should be noted that this work includes active use of the gadget: you can use the Internet, play various games, watch movies, make calls and take photos. With all this, the battery will not sit down at the most crucial moment.
One drawback is the long battery charging time - it takes almost four hours.
What can be summed up based on this review? If you buy this smartphone only for taking photos or listening to music, then the choice will be unsuccessful - after all, it is already known that the main disadvantages of a smartphone are not a very good camera and speakers.Well, in all other respects this phone is very good, what is only the battery. Also, Honor 8C has great looks, good performance and the same price.
One thing can be said - Honor 8C is a striking representative of a versatile as well as an inexpensive smartphone, so you can safely buy it.