Smartphone Honor 8 Lite 4/32GB: reviews and review

Main characteristics

Operating system: Android 7.0

SIM card: nano SIM, 2 pcs

Contactless payment: no

Waterproof: no

Screen: touch, multi-touch

Diagonal: 5.2 inches.

Image size: 1920×1080

Pixels per inch (PPI): 424

Automatic screen rotation: yes

Scratch-resistant glass: yes

Communication standards: GSM, 3G, 4G LTE

Wi-Fi: yes, version 802.11ac

Bluetooth: yes, version 4.1

USB: yes

NFC: no

Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

Case material: metal and plastic

Weight: 147 g

Dimensions (WxHxD): 72.94×147.2×7.6 mm

Autonomy

The 3,000 mAh battery allows you to worry about charging all day, from early morning to late evening. Usually this is 4.5 hours of active screen, which is not bad for such a smartphone.

If you also unload “guzzling” applications from the background (which the system will report), then you can safely count on 5 hours. Unfortunately, there is no fast charging in the smartphone, which was another sacrifice for the sake of the low price.

Battery

Huawei Honor 8 Lite battery

The autonomy of the device also does not cause any complaints. 30 minutes of video viewing consumes 7% of the charge at average screen brightness.

At high brightness this will require 8%.

Display brightness does not greatly affect battery loss. The charge is consumed more when using mobile Internet.

Watching videos over Wi-Fi is more battery efficient.

The battery charge is enough for a day of active use.

The battery is fully recharged in 3 hours. The phone does not provide fast charging.

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Appearance and ergonomics

The designers officially announced that when developing the Honor 8 Light, they were inspired by the incredible landscapes of the famous Grand Canyon. This resulted in the use of double-sided 2.5D glass, which not only looks impressive, but also allows you to comfortably hold the gadget in your hand for a long time. In total, the smartphone received as many as 12 mirror layers, creating a premium image.

Rounded edges present. But the brushed steel of the case successfully conveys a beautiful play of shadow and light. Dimensions of Honor 8 Lite: height — 147.2 mm, width — 73 mm, thickness — 7.6 mm, weight — 147 g. Colors: gold, black, blue and white.

Design

Honor 8 Lite colors

The smartphone has exactly the same appearance as its earlier version. Their dimensions will also be the same.

The color scheme is made in the following options:

• White;
• Gold;
• Black.
• Blue

The model is equipped with an eight-core processor with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in memory.

There is also a version with 4 GB of RAM. Such smartphones are an order of magnitude more expensive.

Supports memory cards instead of one SIM card.

It is noteworthy that this model has a rather trendy fingerprint scanner. Moreover, in this smartphone the quality of work of such an application is decent.

Fingerprint scanner

The smartphone reads the owner’s fingerprints accurately.

This also confirms the excellent level of functionality of the sensor. Smooth operation without failures or delays.

The appearance of this mobile device is one of its main advantages.

Additional parameters

Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 655

Number of processor cores: 8

Video processor: TBA

Built-in memory capacity: 32 GB

RAM capacity: 4 GB

Memory card slot: combined, up to 128 GB

Rear camera: 12 MP

Flash: rear, LED

Camera functions: autofocus

Rear camera aperture: TBA

Front camera: yes, 8 MP

Headphone Jack: 3.5mm

Battery capacity: 3000 mAh

Talk time: TBA

Charging connector: micro-USB

Fast charging: no

Wireless charging: no

Fingerprint reading: yes

Iris scanner: no

Hardware and performance

The Honor 8 Lite smartphone is equipped with a Kirin 655 processor with eight cores, the clock speed of which reaches 2100 MHz. The GPU Mali-T830 MP2 is used. An advanced version of the device with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage is supplied to the domestic market. There is also support for memory cards up to 128 GB.

The gadget can intelligently distribute resources, remembering the user’s actions. There is also smart file fragmentation, which makes the phone always fast and productive. Many games run on medium-high graphics settings. The Android 7.0 Nougat operating system is available out of the box, which is modified using the EMUI 5.0 interface.

Cameras

The 12-megapixel camera is the main advantage of the smartphone, which has already been discussed in two separate materials. In the first, we conducted a photo comparison with Honor 8 Pro, the results of which surprised many, and in the second, we tried to reveal all the capabilities of the Honor 8 Lite camera on the Italian tour. All the photos there speak for themselves.

The smartphone has a shooting mode with manual settings, both for photos and videos. There is software background blur, slow mo and timelapse modes, continuous shooting and even photos by voice command.

I would especially like to note the “Light” mode, which allows you to take very impressive pictures at long exposures. And we’re not just talking about the movement of some lights, but also about static shooting of the night sky — in pitch darkness the camera is able to capture even those stars that you cannot see (photo below). The main thing is to use a tripod or some kind of support.

There are no surprises with selfies — the quality of the photo directly depends on the lighting level. During the day, the pictures are quite good, but closer to night and in a room with dim light, their quality drops somewhat.

Plus, the camera is not always able to capture the background at a great distance, exposing it. That is why for selfies where the background is important, it is better to use the main camera paired with a fingerprint scanner to activate it. A selfie stick will also solve the problem.

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Honor 8 lite review

Honor 8 Lite is the latest mid-range smartphone, which is a lightweight version of the powerful flagship. The designers paid special attention to the magnificent appearance, which this device can rightfully be proud of. The announcement of the smartphone took place in China in February 2020.

First impression

The smartphone seems very similar to the previously mentioned Huawei P10 Lite. It has the same body shape with glass back panels, but the frame of the Honor 8 Lite is not metal, but plastic and with a brushed steel effect.

At first glance, it is difficult to accurately determine the material of the chassis, the ends are very well camouflaged, but when you take the smartphone in your hand, all doubts disappear — there is no usual chill, and the surface itself is very smooth. Plastic. The buttons on the right, by the way, are also plastic.

The abandonment of metal, of course, was a little upsetting, but what was much more upsetting was the lack of oleophobic coating on the display. It is not in the top Huawei P10/P10 Plus smartphones, and it is not here either. Visually, this is a minus, because when the screen is inactive, the front panel will always be stained and stained. Constantly wiping it is also not an option.

In the case of the compromise Honor 8 Lite, the rejection of the oleophobic layer lends itself to at least some logic — “all for the glory of saving!” But with flagships this is really a minus. Fatty. In every sense of the word.

The back of the Honor 8 Lite is also quite dirty, but in white, which is what we tested, greasy marks and stains are almost invisible. On black, dirt on the back may be more noticeable. It’s hard to say how the most spectacular color option, blue, will behave.

You should not leave such a smartphone on a smooth polished surface. It will simply leave under its own power, which you will know by the sound of the body hitting the floor. Even if the table seems perfectly level to you, it’s better not to take risks.

However, even despite the lack of a metal base, 8 Lite is able to survive falls from a small height. Has been checked twice. Its body feels very reliable and strong, nothing bends anywhere, and there are no backlashes.

Productivity

The smartphone is powered by a proprietary eight-core Kirin 655 processor with a frequency of up to 2.1 GHz and a Mali‑T830MP2 accelerator. It is paired with 4 GB of RAM, which is rare for a smartphone costing 15,000 rubles.

According to benchmarks from the Kirin 658 installed in the Huawei P10 Lite, the 655 lags behind quite a bit: in AnTuTu it is inferior by about 2,500 points, and in GeekBench the difference is completely insignificant. In practice, the loss in operating speed is more noticeable — Honor 8 Lite launches the camera more slowly and switches between applications more slowly. When using both smartphones sequentially, this is noticeable, but overall, in terms of efficiency, Honor is a typical average.

Unboxing

Box with Huawei Honor 8 Lite

The new device is packaged quite carefully. Several levels of packaging in a neat white box.

After opening them, we find a cardboard box with a phone. All inscriptions are in Chinese. Only the number 8 is clear without translation.

The operating instructions are located next to the device.

Here you will also find a charger and glass to protect against scratches.

Appearance of Huawei Honor 8 Lite

The proposed cover is also used for protective purposes. The tray opening clip is the last item offered in the package.

The first impression from studying the device is quite pleasant.

Nothing superfluous or flashy in the design. Neat, comfortable shape and well thought out sizes. Simple and expensive looking.

The slim body fits nicely in the hand. The body is absolutely smooth. The cameras are located flush with the body.

Camera locations

All buttons are located on the right side. An elegant, thin, expensive device. Using this gadget is very pleasant and convenient.

The Russian-language settings menu will allow you to make all the necessary settings. No problems with translation. As well as shortcomings in the firmware.

The device starts up very quickly. There are no difficulties with this function. The fingerprint scanner also works instantly.

Summary

In the promotional campaign for Honor 8 Lite, one of the emphasis is on the stylish and impressive design of the case, that is, in theory, this smartphone should please the eye with its appearance alone. In practice, all this at once cancels out the soiling due to the lack of an oleophobic coating. This moment, taking into account the plastic frame, puts an end to the debate about the most successful “Lite” — this is the Huawei P10 Lite. It may be more expensive, but it also feels completely different.

With all this, I personally am even more happy about the release of Honor 8 Lite, because this is the first owner of a truly worthy camera, the price of which has not crossed the psychological mark of 15,000 rubles. Now, when I am asked to recommend an inexpensive smartphone, but “the shot was good,” I can definitely answer — Honor 8 Lite. Its closest competitor costs 19,000 rubles; for many, the difference of 4,000 rubles will be significant.

Communication

Communication Huawei Honor 8 Lite

Huawei Honor 8 Lite compares favorably with its predecessors.

Particularly noteworthy is the harmonious combination of the size of the device and its thin body. This is a high-quality and attractive smartphone model.

The proposed mobile device supports the following existing frequencies:

• GSM and UMTS;
• LTE — tdd and LTE — FDD;
• TD standard — scdma and CDMA 2000 1 on EV;
• Near-field communication (NFC technology).

Standard communication parameters in 2G — 4G networks are supported:

• LTE band;
• CAN — L01 and CAN — L11LTE band 1;
• CAN — L02 and CAN — L12LTE band 2;
• CAN — L03 and CAN — L13.

There is an infrared port at the top of the model. It can be used to launch the remote control and turn on the air conditioner. For this purpose, the smartphone has a built-in program.

System

Huawei Honor 8 Lite in use

The operating system of the device is new. It is based on Android 7.0.

When using the firmware, no problems were found with the speed of this OS. You can load the applications you need to the limit.

All menu shortcuts are located on the desktop for this model. However, using standard settings, you can move applications to the menu.

It is noteworthy that the smartphone has a split-screen function. This allows you to simultaneously work with video and text files. Quite convenient for successful work.

The “curtain” and notification settings are thought out for the convenience of users. It is very convenient to communicate on social networks directly from the “curtain”. There is no need to open these applications.

The device also copes well with multitasking. You can open many tabs in your browser. All of them will work without rebooting.

Huawei Honor 8 Lite runs on Android 7

In this case, all open pages of social networks will remain hanging in memory.

Working on the Internet using this smartphone only brings pleasure to its owners.

This is a rather important positive argument in favor of choosing such a mobile device for purchase.

Gamers will be pleased with the high-performance processor. It is specially designed for games of any difficulty level. Various arcade games are excellent.

A high level of effects and excellent graphics make racing fun. The picture is quite juicy. It evokes enthusiastic emotions among users.

It is better to play tanks on low settings. In this case, the image parameters will be of higher quality.

The vigorous test results allow us to give the smartphone a high score for organizing games.

Fingerprint scanner

The scanner is as fast as in the company’s flagship smartphones. It is convenient to use, and errors in recognition are extremely rare (1 case out of 10). You can use the sensor not only to unlock, but also to turn off the alarm, flip through photos, open the notification panel (by swiping), or directly to take pictures — just briefly holding your finger on the scanner while the camera application is open. This maneuver, for example, makes it convenient to take selfies with the main camera.

Specifications honor 8 lite

Screen

Huawei Honor 8 Lite screen

The display dimensions are very ergonomic. It is convenient to hold the smartphone in your hand and work with it at the same time.

The model will be an excellent everyday assistant for both male and female representatives.

The phone is nice and comfortable to hold. You can work with it under any conditions.

The smooth edges of the display are made of metal. The screen has no covering. Therefore, fingerprints remain on it.

The high quality of the anti-reflective coating fails a little when exposed to sunlight.

Huawei Honor 8 Lite screen in the sun

Full HD resolution also adds to this display.

It has the highest pixel density among modern models — 441 units per 1 inch.

Incredible detail and contrast of the picture is a distinctive feature of a device of this model.

The developers are carefully looking at the feedback from the owners of the new gadget. This allows you to achieve optimal functionality parameters.

Huawei Honor 8 Lite screen protected

Gorilla Glass 3 screen protection works smoothly.

With its presence, the display will work clearly and confidently. After all, it is capable of conveying 16 million colors and shades.

The device’s display is equipped with a Multitouch system. Therefore, the sensor will be able to withstand more than 10 touches. This is quite an impressive figure.

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Conclusions

Conclusions on Huawei Honor 8 Lite

The Honor brand is trying to position itself as its own flagship.

Ergonomic glass with a mirror effect makes the model elegant and easy to use. The oleophobic coating of the smartphone is of excellent quality.

The mobile device fits perfectly in the hand. However, it is still recommended to use a case to protect the case from scratches. The design of the model does not raise any questions.

A hybrid slot for two nano-SIM cards or one SIM and a memory card is located on the left side of the case. It is very comfortable. The developers took these parameters into account for the convenience of users.

The placement of the power button on the right side is also quite well thought out.

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