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Huawei Honor 8 Unlocked Smartphone 64 GB Dual Camera US Warranty Midnight Black

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8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
79
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FINGERPRINT
Octa Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
4096 GB
MEMORY

Review Analysis - 921 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Camera
 193
photos, takes, pictures, dual, takes amazing
+97%
-3%
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" ...  The phone is OK, Its super fast and the camera is good.  ...  "
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" ...  I was looking to buy a cellphone that has the best camera phone, and I found it!  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect screen great camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect screen great camera.  ...  "
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" ...  I love it's camera.  ...  "
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" ...  I love it's camera.  ...  "
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" ...  The camera is excellent and takes sharp photos extremely quickly and even the selfies are pretty good quality if you are into that.  ...  "
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" ...  Camera great and a great proce.  ...  "
Price
 187
300, half the price, honor, beat, mid
+98%
-2%
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" ...  The phone is fast for it's age, has twice the storage than my previous phone, and I got it at a reasonable price.  ...  "
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" ...  Its a I phone without the price!  ...  "
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" ...  For the awesome price I paid for this phone I am more than happy. ... I highly recommend this phone if you can get it for a good price.  ...  "
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" ...  Great phone for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  For this price, can't ask for more.  ...  "
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" ...  For this price, can't ask for more.  ...  "
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" ...  This is an important feature that is included on pretty much every other phone in it's price range.  ...  "
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" ...  This is an important feature that is included on pretty much every other phone in it's price range.  ...  "
Battery Life
 132
life, lasts, great battery life, honor, good battery life
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  Great battery life and battery extension modes built in.  ...  "
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" ...  This is an excellent phone with great build quality and good battery life. ... I have used MightyText with the Moto X 2013 and the Nextbit Robin (great phone, bad battery life).  ...  "
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" ...  This is an excellent phone with great build quality and good battery life. ... I have used MightyText with the Moto X 2013 and the Nextbit Robin (great phone, bad battery life).  ...  "
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" ...  The battery lasts a short time  ...  "
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" ...  Battery last longer than my previous phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery last longer than my previous phone.  ...  "
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" ...  One of the best aspects of the phone is the battery performance ... it has the best battery life of any smartphone I've had.  ...  "
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" ...  One of the best aspects of the phone is the battery performance ... it has the best battery life of any smartphone I've had.  ...  "
Design
 125
slippery, gorgeous, sleek, feels, honor
+100%
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" ...  I got the blue one, and it is BEAUTIFUL!  ...  "
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" ...  Only bad thing about this phone to me is that it's beautiful glass back makes it the most slippery phone perhaps ever created.  ...  "
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" ...  Look at the price, then look at the specs.  ...  "
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" ...  Sleek glass design.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone is great, it's very stylish made of glass and very attractive to the eye.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone is great, it's very stylish made of glass and very attractive to the eye.  ...  "
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" ...  I like design, it is so cool.  ...  "
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" ...  I like design, it is so cool.  ...  "
Software Platform
 108
emui, launcher, nougat, huawei, stock android
+77%
-23%
comment
" ...  I have used MightyText for years which allows you to send and receive SMS messages via your computer with a web interface. ... At this point it is an annoyance, and I HOPE AND PRAY that Huawei fixes this flaw in an otherwise great phone.  ...  "
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" ...  I have used MightyText for years which allows you to send and receive SMS messages via your computer with a web interface. ... At this point it is an annoyance, and I HOPE AND PRAY that Huawei fixes this flaw in an otherwise great phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought the Honor Android to check our web site development projects on the Android platform.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought the Honor Android to check our web site development projects on the Android platform.  ...  "
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" ...  I happen to like that, but if you want a more traditional android look, you can simply download another launcher like nova.  ...  "
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" ...  I happen to like that, but if you want a more traditional android look, you can simply download another launcher like nova.  ...  "
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" ...  It might just be because of apple doing a great job there and possibly other android phones don't do this but it was rather surprising for me. ... Overall it is a good phone that I would like to invest more into with hopefully more updates.  ...  "
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" ...  It might just be because of apple doing a great job there and possibly other android phones don't do this but it was rather surprising for me. ... Overall it is a good phone that I would like to invest more into with hopefully more updates.  ...  "
Apps
 107
launcher, emui, ui, huawei, stock android
+77%
-23%
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" ...  Bought the Honor Android to check our web site development projects on the Android platform.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought the Honor Android to check our web site development projects on the Android platform.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone is fast in processing multiple apps at the same time.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone is fast in processing multiple apps at the same time.  ...  "
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" ...  Super fast, no lagging with apps.  ...  "
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" ...  Super fast, no lagging with apps.  ...  "
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" ...  I happen to like that, but if you want a more traditional android look, you can simply download another launcher like nova.  ...  "
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" ...  I happen to like that, but if you want a more traditional android look, you can simply download another launcher like nova.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 96
stopped working, honor 8, huawei, 8, 259
+61%
-39%
comment
" ...  no issues to report after 4 months of use  ...  "
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" ...  I have had this phone for two weeks now and am extremely pleased with it.  ...  "
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" ...  I came to the Honor 8 from a Ascend Mate 2 which I loved but after a few years I decided I wanted to go smaller, The Honor 8 is so similar to the Mate 2 that it was a smooth transition.  ...  "
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" ...  I came to the Honor 8 from a Ascend Mate 2 which I loved but after a few years I decided I wanted to go smaller, The Honor 8 is so similar to the Mate 2 that it was a smooth transition.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had this phone for nearly 3 months now, so I feel I've lived with it long enough to give a well enough informed review.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had this phone for nearly 3 months now, so I feel I've lived with it long enough to give a well enough informed review.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this phone 2 months ago as a replacement of my old S4.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this phone 2 months ago as a replacement of my old S4.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 89
eyes, dim, screenshot, amoled, honor
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Perfect screen great camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect screen great camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Display is great and phone performance is good as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Display is great and phone performance is good as well.  ...  "
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" ...  The Honor 5 was wider and had a bigger screen.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is good and there is no lag when moving from app to screen or vice versa.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is good and there is no lag when moving from app to screen or vice versa.  ...  "
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" ...  So far I like every aspect of it, but when I first got it we had adjustments issues, first the touch screen was too sensitive or not responsive at all, this was fixed after I put the tempered glass.  ...  "
Build Quality
 87
glass, feels, build quality, body, premium
+90%
-10%
comment
" ...  Great phone with a supreme design, sturdy glass, and great camera. ... I recommend the Spigen armor case for this phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Great phone with a supreme design, sturdy glass, and great camera. ... I recommend the Spigen armor case for this phone.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone is great, it's very stylish made of glass and very attractive to the eye.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone is great, it's very stylish made of glass and very attractive to the eye.  ...  "
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" ...  The overall build quality is very reliable.  ...  "
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" ...  The overall build quality is very reliable.  ...  "
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" ...  Great phone for the money, only minor irritant is the external finish is very slippery. ... Not an issue if you are going to use a protective case.  ...  "
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" ...  Great phone for the money, only minor irritant is the external finish is very slippery. ... Not an issue if you are going to use a protective case.  ...  "
Overall performance
 82
super fast, smooth, fast and smooth, takes, pictures
+99%
-1%
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" ...  Works smoothly and works well with T-Mobile.  ...  "
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" ...  Works smoothly and works well with T-Mobile.  ...  "
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" ...  The back is that smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  The back is that smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  The honor 8 takes high quality pictures and video and has a powerful processor.  ...  "
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" ...  The honor 8 takes high quality pictures and video and has a powerful processor.  ...  "
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" ...  Build of device is very good and performance is flawless.  ...  "
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" ...  The speed is very nice.  ...  "
Fingerprint
 78
fingerprint scanner, sensor, finger print, finger, reader
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Easy to use fingerprint scanner and multiple use button.  ...  "
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" ...  Good camera, performance is good, the battery life is decent, the screen is nice and vibrant and the fingerprint scanner works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Good camera, performance is good, the battery life is decent, the screen is nice and vibrant and the fingerprint scanner works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Fast/accurate fingerprint senor  ...  "
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" ...  Fast/accurate fingerprint senor  ...  "
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" ...  Love it, and I love the fingerprint recognition feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Love it, and I love the fingerprint recognition feature.  ...  "
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" ...  The finger print sensor on the back is extremely useful.  ...  "
Marketplace
 68
amazon warehouse, incorrect, huawei, would like, like new
+82%
-18%
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" ...  The seller was great with a timely delivery as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought Like New from Amazon Warehouse.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought Like New from Amazon Warehouse.  ...  "
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" ...  I would like to thank Huawei for providing such an excellent phone and the little bonus package that came with it upon my order @ Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  I would like to thank Huawei for providing such an excellent phone and the little bonus package that came with it upon my order @ Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price I paid (Amazon had it on sale for $269.99), this phone is amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price I paid (Amazon had it on sale for $269.99), this phone is amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it for 269 for from Amazon warehouse.  ...  "
Charging
 57
battery, charges, huawei, honor 8, wireless charging
+93%
-7%
comment
" ...  The Honor 8 also has a Blinking led light where the speaker is which you can color coordinate with certain things (text, email, charging, Charging full).  ...  "
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" ...  The Honor 8 also has a Blinking led light where the speaker is which you can color coordinate with certain things (text, email, charging, Charging full).  ...  "
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" ...  The great thing it charges to full charge very fast and even if you unplug it before full charge it will last a lot.  ...  "
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" ...  The great thing it charges to full charge very fast and even if you unplug it before full charge it will last a lot.  ...  "
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" ...  Phone Charges very quickly with its complimentary Charger.  ...  "
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" ...  Phone Charges very quickly with its complimentary Charger.  ...  "
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" ...  However, it is still charging ultra fast thanks to the quick charge that came along with the phone.  ...  "
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" ...  However, it is still charging ultra fast thanks to the quick charge that came along with the phone.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 49
nexus, bluetooth, connect, huawei, sms
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  Aside a hiccup with Android 7 and some Bluetooth functionality everything is going well.  ...  "
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" ...  Aside a hiccup with Android 7 and some Bluetooth functionality everything is going well.  ...  "
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" ...  I have used MightyText for years which allows you to send and receive SMS messages via your computer with a web interface. ... It is very handy to not have to take your phone out to respond to SMS messages while on your computer.  ...  "
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" ...  I have used MightyText for years which allows you to send and receive SMS messages via your computer with a web interface. ... It is very handy to not have to take your phone out to respond to SMS messages while on your computer.  ...  "
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" ...  I use an iPhone mainly for business because it syncs with my iPad & the Mac.  ...  "
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" ...  I use an iPhone mainly for business because it syncs with my iPad & the Mac.  ...  "
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" ...  I was always a huge nexus fan but this phone is better than nexus 5x in every way.  ...  "
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" ...  The honor 8 is a really good phone for a lot less than most iphones.  ...  "
Features
 47
honor 8, lots of features, hidden, wheres, thin
+96%
-4%
comment
" ...  I've only had it for a week but lots of loaded features for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  I've only had it for a week but lots of loaded features for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  The specs and features are great for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  The specs and features are great for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  All the features.  ...  "
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" ...  All the features.  ...  "
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" ...  It's fast and has plenty of powerful features. ... Honor 8 specific features  ...  "
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" ...  It's fast and has plenty of powerful features. ... Honor 8 specific features  ...  "
Screen Protection
 46
screen protector, spigen, glass screen protector, tempered glass, screen protectors
+76%
-24%
comment
" ...  I recommend the Spigen armor case for this phone.  ...  "
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" ...  I recommend the Spigen armor case for this phone.  ...  "
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" ...  It's fast, the screen is clear and bright, and I don't use a case but it still looks great, no cracks or scratches.  ...  "
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" ...  It's fast, the screen is clear and bright, and I don't use a case but it still looks great, no cracks or scratches.  ...  "
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" ...  The Honor 5 was wider and had a bigger screen.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone is 100% Gorilla Glass front and back.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone is 100% Gorilla Glass front and back.  ...  "
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" ...  Not easy to find Good Cases and Good screen protectors. ... Spigen Rugged Armor Honor 8 Case Pushes UP on tempered glass screen protector. ... Huawei Honor 8 , OBYOBY Tempered Glass Not as good as people claim.  ...  "
SIM
 40
dual, support dual sim, us version, 2 sim cards, tray
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  Also, I expected the phone to be dual sim. ... The sim tray is, but the phone isn't.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also, I expected the phone to be dual sim. ... The sim tray is, but the phone isn't.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The US version doesn't support 2 SIM cards.  ...  "
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" ...  The US version doesn't support 2 SIM cards.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Wrong descritpion of the product, the US version of the software on this cell phone doesn't work for 2 SIM Cards ! ... If you need a double SIM, don't buy this product.  ...  "
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" ...  Wrong descritpion of the product, the US version of the software on this cell phone doesn't work for 2 SIM Cards ! ... If you need a double SIM, don't buy this product.  ...  "
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" ...  But in fact the phone does NOT support dual SIM! ... It is a Single SIM version. ... That to me is totally unacceptable since I need to have TWO SIM cards (one T-Mobile, the other International SIM) on at the same time to handle my business.  ...  "
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" ...  But in fact the phone does NOT support dual SIM! ... It is a Single SIM version. ... That to me is totally unacceptable since I need to have TWO SIM cards (one T-Mobile, the other International SIM) on at the same time to handle my business.  ...  "
Comfort
 30
hand, one hand, feels, knuckle, smaller
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  Ultimately for ~250$ this is a premium feeling deivce, better that many phones i've paid 600$+ for in the past.  ...  "
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" ...  Ultimately for ~250$ this is a premium feeling deivce, better that many phones i've paid 600$+ for in the past.  ...  "
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" ...  All in all, while this phone isn't quite up there with the Samsung and Apple flagships, it far outperforms its pricetag, and I feel is a better buy than several other more expensive choices out there.  ...  "
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" ...  All in all, while this phone isn't quite up there with the Samsung and Apple flagships, it far outperforms its pricetag, and I feel is a better buy than several other more expensive choices out there.  ...  "
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" ...  The tactile feedback is great, I'm in love with the knuckle heads and other biometrics like face recognition.  ...  "
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" ...  The tactile feedback is great, I'm in love with the knuckle heads and other biometrics like face recognition.  ...  "
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" ...  The knuckle gestures are . ... The one handed UI is also very useful in case I can't reach something or I just want to use one hand. ... This phone feels premium in the hand.  ...  "
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" ...  The knuckle gestures are . ... The one handed UI is also very useful in case I can't reach something or I just want to use one hand. ... This phone feels premium in the hand.  ...  "
Size
 28
smaller, perfect size, axon7, 6x, weight
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  It's an average size phone that bulks up just right with a case.  ...  "
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" ...  It's an average size phone that bulks up just right with a case.  ...  "
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" ...  I am a small man and like to carry it in my pocket. ... It is the perfect size.  ...  "
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" ...  I am a small man and like to carry it in my pocket. ... It is the perfect size.  ...  "
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" ...  Compact: at 5.2 inches, this is just under a phablet and Can be used with one hand ... would be nice if we could make that larger.  ...  "
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" ...  Compact: at 5.2 inches, this is just under a phablet and Can be used with one hand ... would be nice if we could make that larger.  ...  "
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" ...  + Phone is lighter than Axon7 ... - Phone is the same size as Axon7  ...  "
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" ...  + Phone is lighter than Axon7 ... - Phone is the same size as Axon7  ...  "
Memory
 26
storage, 64 gb, gb, 32 gb, sdcard
+100%
comment
" ...  CHEEP AND GOOD TO USE, RAM IS GOOD ENOUGH  ...  "
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" ...  CHEEP AND GOOD TO USE, RAM IS GOOD ENOUGH  ...  "
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" ...  I wish I've bought version with 64 Gb RAM, since a hope that I'll use this phone for a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  I wish I've bought version with 64 Gb RAM, since a hope that I'll use this phone for a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been blown away by the quick speed of this phone, even when I am using a couple hundred MB of the RAM  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have been blown away by the quick speed of this phone, even when I am using a couple hundred MB of the RAM  ...  "
comment
" ...  I found I was deleting apps I liked since the 16gig phone memory stayed too close to full.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I found I was deleting apps I liked since the 16gig phone memory stayed too close to full.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 26
great sound, weak, studio, scads, rehearsals
+100%
comment
" ...  The speaker is not the best in the market but the 3.5 mm port produce a great sound.  ...  "
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" ...  The speaker is not the best in the market but the 3.5 mm port produce a great sound.  ...  "
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" ...  The speaker and headphone audio isn't top of the line, but it's perfectly decent.  ...  "
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" ...  The speaker and headphone audio isn't top of the line, but it's perfectly decent.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Speakers are decent, but are not the best if compared to Apple products, for instance.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Speakers are decent, but are not the best if compared to Apple products, for instance.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is acceptable.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The sound is acceptable.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 24
friendly, easy to use, transition, smoothly, slippery
+100%
comment
" ...  Just as fast and easy to use as anything you might try on the market. ... Also easy to root for you tech nerds out there.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's operation is simple and straight forward.  ...  "
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" ...  It's operation is simple and straight forward.  ...  "
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" ...  I came from an iPhone 5s and the transition was very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  I came from an iPhone 5s and the transition was very easy.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The phone is made out of glass in the back so it may be a bit slippery, but that's an easy fix with a cover.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The phone is made out of glass in the back so it may be a bit slippery, but that's an easy fix with a cover.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I jump right in and felt at home with the interface which is very easy to use.  ...  "
Lagging
 24
reboot, glitches, unlocking, snappy, nerves
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  I hardly use the thing, but it just decided to up and brick itself today after a reboot.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I hardly use the thing, but it just decided to up and brick itself today after a reboot.  ...  "
comment
" ...  tried setting up but phone freezes.  ...  "
comment
" ...  tried setting up but phone freezes.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The delay in reading and unlocking the phone will slowly get on your nerves.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The delay in reading and unlocking the phone will slowly get on your nerves.  ...  "
Delivery
 22
slow, arrive, transaction, slipped, setup
+100%
comment
" ...  It arrived very quickly.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The seller was great with a timely delivery as promised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Arrived brand new.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Arrived brand new.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Worked right from the box.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Worked right from the box.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Was ready to setup right from the box.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Was ready to setup right from the box.  ...  "
Picture Quality
 21
picture quality, picture, beautiful, amazing, vibrant
+100%
comment
" ...  The camera is great and takes crisp, vibrant photos.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera is great and takes crisp, vibrant photos.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This phone has better picture quality than the S7, we were on a trip and used this phone mainly to take pictures, after a full day of taking and editing pictures the phone had about 40% battery where the S7 had to recharge once or was about to die.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This phone has better picture quality than the S7, we were on a trip and used this phone mainly to take pictures, after a full day of taking and editing pictures the phone had about 40% battery where the S7 had to recharge once or was about to die.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Many of the photos also look amazing.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Many of the photos also look amazing.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I've included a few shots from the camera so you can see image quality.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I've included a few shots from the camera so you can see image quality.  ...  "
Network
 21
reception, rural area, mid range CAT, zenfone, wifi
+57%
-43%
comment
" ...  Its pretty fast, works well, and is a nice mid range phone.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Its pretty fast, works well, and is a nice mid range phone.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works very well on AT&T network.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works very well on AT&T network.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Connects to 5Ghz Wifi and is a very stable and strong connection  ...  "
comment
" ...  Connects to 5Ghz Wifi and is a very stable and strong connection  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's snappy fast, hotspots well (I live in a rural area and my phone is my only internet!)  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's snappy fast, hotspots well (I live in a rural area and my phone is my only internet!)  ...  "
Color
 19
vivid colors, vibrant, wished, whiter, trendy
+95%
-5%
comment
" ...  White was okay. ... Wished I had picked a different color.  ...  "
comment
" ...  White was okay. ... Wished I had picked a different color.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera is great and takes crisp, vibrant photos.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera is great and takes crisp, vibrant photos.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also, the blue color makes the phone look even more trendy.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also, the blue color makes the phone look even more trendy.  ...  "
comment
" ...  As for the cons: if you're eyes are trained in the art of color calibration this phone will disappoint you. ... They might notice a strange saturation effect that it imposes on some video playback, but I don't watch too much video on my phone so it isn't a deal breaker for me.  ...  "
comment
" ...  As for the cons: if you're eyes are trained in the art of color calibration this phone will disappoint you. ... They might notice a strange saturation effect that it imposes on some video playback, but I don't watch too much video on my phone so it isn't a deal breaker for me.  ...  "
Wifi
 19
calling, network, hotspot, wifi calling available, problem with wifi
+32%
-68%
comment
" ...  I like most everything about this phone that I got about 1.5 months ago, however I just discovered that it DOES NOT support Wi-Fi calling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like most everything about this phone that I got about 1.5 months ago, however I just discovered that it DOES NOT support Wi-Fi calling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But after couple hours I started to have a problem with WiFi and Bluetooth, the phone didn't turn on wifi or bt, you are just pushing switches all the time in a menu and nothing happening. ... Update to Android 7, factory reset didn't help, so after 5 hours of using my phone could only connect to mobile network.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But after couple hours I started to have a problem with WiFi and Bluetooth, the phone didn't turn on wifi or bt, you are just pushing switches all the time in a menu and nothing happening. ... Update to Android 7, factory reset didn't help, so after 5 hours of using my phone could only connect to mobile network.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The mobile hotspot doesn't work.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The mobile hotspot doesn't work.  ...  "
comment
" ...  When I connect to any WiFi networks, after 10 or 20 seconds the phone's wifi turns off and on, and i don't see any wifi network anymore. ... After a few days i begin to experience the same problem with the wifi hotspot (no one can connect to the phone hotspot), and now I have the same problem with the bluetooth (the bluetooth automatically turns off), and i cannot use any bluetooth device attached to the cellphone (headphones, car, speaker, etc .  ...  "
comment
" ...  WiFi doesn't work well.  ...  "
Night Photography
 19
low, camera, pictures, works well, low light conditions
+100%
comment
" ...  But the S7 performed better with selfies at night and sometimes the rear camera would do better at night too.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But the S7 performed better with selfies at night and sometimes the rear camera would do better at night too.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Camera is v good even at night times. ... The pro camera shoot at low light works well .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Camera is v good even at night times. ... The pro camera shoot at low light works well .  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera produces great photos in most conditions (perhaps falling a little short of flagship quality only in low light conditions).  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera produces great photos in most conditions (perhaps falling a little short of flagship quality only in low light conditions).  ...  "
comment
" ...  Low light performance is very good! ... Compared to my family member's iPhone SE, photos in low light are a lot brighter and crisp on the Honor 8.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Low light performance is very good! ... Compared to my family member's iPhone SE, photos in low light are a lot brighter and crisp on the Honor 8.  ...  "
Bluetooth
 18
connect, huawei, wifi and bluetooth, wifi, problem with wifi
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  But after couple hours I started to have a problem with WiFi and Bluetooth, the phone didn't turn on wifi or bt, you are just pushing switches all the time in a menu and nothing happening.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But after couple hours I started to have a problem with WiFi and Bluetooth, the phone didn't turn on wifi or bt, you are just pushing switches all the time in a menu and nothing happening.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Apparently Huaweis have issues with the wifi and bluetooth non-functioning.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Apparently Huaweis have issues with the wifi and bluetooth non-functioning.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have had this phone for about 2 months and the the phones gyro I believe is already going and the bluetooth is running into tons of glitches. ... I will be on the phone with someone and then will get randomly disconnected with them because the bluetooth stops working.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have had this phone for about 2 months and the the phones gyro I believe is already going and the bluetooth is running into tons of glitches. ... I will be on the phone with someone and then will get randomly disconnected with them because the bluetooth stops working.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I bought this phone a month ago, and it begins to have WiFi and bluetooth problems.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Bluetooth connection can be spotty  ...  "
Returns
 17
new one, honor 8, huawei, repair, reimburse
-100%
comment
" ...  So, after two unhappy days with it I decided to return it back.  ...  "
comment
" ...  So, after two unhappy days with it I decided to return it back.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Had to returned it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Had to returned it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  If I could return it and refund I would.  ...  "
comment
" ...  If I could return it and refund I would.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Seriously, if there is any way I can return this, I would love to!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Seriously, if there is any way I can return this, I would love to!  ...  "
Call quality
 17
call, talk, people complain, conversation, work
+53%
-47%
comment
" ...  It's a pretty quick phone, good screen, decent speaker, good call quality, great design, really good camera, and its unique compared to the all over priced over hyped fruit phones in everyones pocket.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's run every app I've thrown at it with no hiccups, and has never dropped a call.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's run every app I've thrown at it with no hiccups, and has never dropped a call.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The calls are clear .  ...  "
comment
" ...  The calls are clear .  ...  "
comment
" ...  I use Straight Talk from wallyworld. ... This phone does all that and voice recognition is good.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I use Straight Talk from wallyworld. ... This phone does all that and voice recognition is good.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Loooooove this phone so much, I have no complaints whatsoever, even the speaker is good, I don't know why people complain about the speaker, it sounds good to me .  ...  "
Fit
 17
make sure, spigen, slipping, slippery, tempered glass
+76%
-24%
comment
" ...  I'd recommend a clear TPU case if you want some slip protection, although it's a shame to cover up that back plate.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I'd recommend a clear TPU case if you want some slip protection, although it's a shame to cover up that back plate.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have it in a Spigen case.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have it in a Spigen case.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I put a Sparin clear case on it so the white shows off.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I put a Sparin clear case on it so the white shows off.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The phone itself is really good but make sure to protect it with tempered glass from both sides and slim fit case would be an important plus.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The phone itself is really good but make sure to protect it with tempered glass from both sides and slim fit case would be an important plus.  ...  "
ISP
 16
works well, well with gsm, volte, usa like tmobile, summarized
+63%
-38%
comment
" ...  Works very well on AT&T network.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works very well on AT&T network.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This phone was also unlocked and had no problems when I switched to Cricket Wireless.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This phone was also unlocked and had no problems when I switched to Cricket Wireless.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Here's my summarized version on usability of the phones. ... Honor8 (FRD L04): ... Works well with GSM Networks in USA (like TMobile, AT&T, etc). ... Not with CDMA.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Here's my summarized version on usability of the phones. ... Honor8 (FRD L04): ... Works well with GSM Networks in USA (like TMobile, AT&T, etc). ... Not with CDMA.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I'm using the internet for the first time on my cell easily even when away from home.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I'm using the internet for the first time on my cell easily even when away from home.  ...  "
Original Product
 15
scam, l04, incorrect, honor8, frd
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  So that's my review.  ...  "
comment
" ...  So that's my review.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Honor8 (FRD L04):  ...  "
comment
" ...  Honor8 (FRD L04):  ...  "
comment
" ...  Came from iPhone.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Came from iPhone.  ...  "
comment
" ...  How to know the EXACT contents of the box if it's different from different sellers!!!  ...  "
comment
" ...  How to know the EXACT contents of the box if it's different from different sellers!!!  ...  "
Controls
 14
press, reassign, power button, long press, launch
+57%
-43%
comment
" ...  The knuckle gestures are .  ...  "
comment
" ...  The knuckle gestures are .  ...  "
comment
" ...  The button in the back of the phone is very functional, does several things.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The button in the back of the phone is very functional, does several things.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But this phone has all 3 buttons on the same side - good ergonomic design by Huawei engineers! ... It has a button on the back of the phone that does several programmable functions. ... But additionally you can program it to launch up to 3 Apps by a quick press, double press and long press.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But this phone has all 3 buttons on the same side - good ergonomic design by Huawei engineers! ... It has a button on the back of the phone that does several programmable functions. ... But additionally you can program it to launch up to 3 Apps by a quick press, double press and long press.  ...  "
Storage
 14
sd card, microsd card slot, internal storage, huawei, storage
+57%
-43%
comment
" ...  I found I was deleting apps I liked since the 16gig phone memory stayed too close to full. ... Added 64GB micro SD chip.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I found I was deleting apps I liked since the 16gig phone memory stayed too close to full. ... Added 64GB micro SD chip.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But thankfully, it has a microSD card slot.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But thankfully, it has a microSD card slot.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Having a microSD card slot is convenient for expanding storage.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Having a microSD card slot is convenient for expanding storage.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The sd card was recognized right away and all the photos and music showed up in the right places.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The sd card was recognized right away and all the photos and music showed up in the right places.  ...  "
Product As Described
 14
amazing, pictures, picture, photos, look
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  This phone is as expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This phone is as expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Product was as described.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Many of the photos also look amazing.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Many of the photos also look amazing.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have been using it for a few days and it works as expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have been using it for a few days and it works as expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Come as advertised.  ...  "
For Kids
 13
bought, loves, another one, kids, niece
+92%
-8%
comment
" ...  Will most likely buy another one for my son.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Will most likely buy another one for my son.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Everyone ask her at school what kind of phone this is cuz it's that gorgeous.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Everyone ask her at school what kind of phone this is cuz it's that gorgeous.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I love this phone so much, I bought another one and gave it to my niece!  ...  "
comment
" ...  I love this phone so much, I bought another one and gave it to my niece!  ...  "
comment
" ...  My step daughter bought this to replace her aging iPhone 6.  ...  "
comment
" ...  My step daughter bought this to replace her aging iPhone 6.  ...  "
Display Size
 13
size is perfect, honor, 2 inch screen, thei, ridiculed
+100%
comment
" ...  The 5.2 inch screen size is perfect for one handed operation and EMUI 5 is not bad at all and a great upgrade to 4.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The 5.2 inch screen size is perfect for one handed operation and EMUI 5 is not bad at all and a great upgrade to 4.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The Honor 5 was wider and had a bigger screen.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also, it is a 5.2 inch display, and I really like that.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also, it is a 5.2 inch display, and I really like that.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I travel 50% of the time and large screen size is important to me in order to be able to read emails easily and efficiently. ... I hope the company will bring back the larger screen size in their next generation phones.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I travel 50% of the time and large screen size is important to me in order to be able to read emails easily and efficiently. ... I hope the company will bring back the larger screen size in their next generation phones.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I'm coming from an iPhone 5 and the screen size on thei Honor 8, while not as big as the LeEco, is quite nice.  ...  "
Video Playback
 12
watching, playing games, youtube, video, saturation
+100%
comment
" ...  The phone performs well when playing games and streaming videos.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The phone performs well when playing games and streaming videos.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Unless your watching a lot of videos .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Unless your watching a lot of videos .  ...  "
comment
" ...  It definitely lasts me through the day, which includes watching YouTube, checking Instagram, texting on Hangouts and Messages, as well as playing a few mobile games. ... Video quality is .  ...  "
comment
" ...  It definitely lasts me through the day, which includes watching YouTube, checking Instagram, texting on Hangouts and Messages, as well as playing a few mobile games. ... Video quality is .  ...  "
comment
" ...  I find after a bit of time playing games or watching videos I'll still have a good chunk of battery life left.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I find after a bit of time playing games or watching videos I'll still have a good chunk of battery life left.  ...  "
Setup
 11
box, asked, spoke, smoothly, sim
+73%
-27%
comment
" ...  I set up the new SIM and followed online instructions.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I set up the new SIM and followed online instructions.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Phone was easy to setup out of the box and runs smoothly.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Phone was easy to setup out of the box and runs smoothly.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Was ready to setup right from the box.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Was ready to setup right from the box.  ...  "
comment
" ...  No questions asked.  ...  "
comment
" ...  No questions asked.  ...  "
Gaming
 11
intensive, watching, videos, quizup, playing games
+100%
comment
" ...  Highly recommended, especially if like me you mostly only use the phone in bursts, like reading or gaming a few times a day.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Highly recommended, especially if like me you mostly only use the phone in bursts, like reading or gaming a few times a day.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It runs games smoothly, but I don't play any intensive ones. ... Only games like Geometry Dash, QuizUp, and other nerdy games.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It runs games smoothly, but I don't play any intensive ones. ... Only games like Geometry Dash, QuizUp, and other nerdy games.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The specification you get from this phone can actually outlast for 5 years at least, unless you are a heavy graphical intensive gamer, else this phone suits for most users.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The specification you get from this phone can actually outlast for 5 years at least, unless you are a heavy graphical intensive gamer, else this phone suits for most users.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I find after a bit of time playing games or watching videos I'll still have a good chunk of battery life left.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I find after a bit of time playing games or watching videos I'll still have a good chunk of battery life left.  ...  "
Data reception
 10
well with gsm, usa like tmobile, gsm carriers, 4g, usa
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  Call quality is good and surfing is fast on wifi as well as 4G.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Call quality is good and surfing is fast on wifi as well as 4G.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works well with GSM carriers in USA (like TMobile, AT&T etc). ... Works well with GSM Networks in USA (like TMobile, AT&T, etc). ... Works well with all GSM Carrier in USA ... And, if you plan to take it to asian countries, it works well with all GSM carriers there as well.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works well with GSM carriers in USA (like TMobile, AT&T etc). ... Works well with GSM Networks in USA (like TMobile, AT&T, etc). ... Works well with all GSM Carrier in USA ... And, if you plan to take it to asian countries, it works well with all GSM carriers there as well.  ...  "
Ports
 10
c, android, usb type c, charger, vibration
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  Usb c and nfc for Android pay are 2 more benefits.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Usb c and nfc for Android pay are 2 more benefits.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Huawei needs to make it a universal port for this android phone.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Huawei needs to make it a universal port for this android phone.  ...  "
comment
" ...  USB-C is also a plus nd for the price well worth it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  USB-C is also a plus nd for the price well worth it.  ...  "
Front Camera
 10
facing, camera, rear, dual, cameras
+100%
comment
" ...  The front facing camera is just as clear as the back facing camera.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The front facing camera is just as clear as the back facing camera.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The front camera quality is above average, notice less problems there.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The front camera quality is above average, notice less problems there.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Even though they lack image stabilization, the dual rear cameras are still excellent.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Even though they lack image stabilization, the dual rear cameras are still excellent.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
Fingerprint:  Yes 
Memory
Memory:  4096 GB
Performance
Processor Type:  Octa Core 
Yes
FINGERPRINT
Octa Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
4096 GB
MEMORY