Why photography enthusiasts will find Honor 8 impressive
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei, under its Honor brand, unveiled the Honor 8 which competes with the likes of OnePlus 3, ASUS ZenFone 3 and LeEco LeMax 2 that already stand high in the market.
Highlights of the Honor 8 are the dual camera setup, which sets it apart from the other flagships. The Honor 8 sports a 5.2- inch 1080P LTPS display offering brilliant colour reproduction and details. However the device disappoints when it comes to brightness — the display brightness maxes out at 455 nits, which is just average. However, sunlight readability is above average.
The smartphone packs in the company's own HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM. The device offers a good performance without any lag while switching between apps or playing
games. It may not surpass the OnePlus 3 in raw benchmark performance scores, but it does stand pretty well all by itself. The camera is definitely its USP. Though the 8 does not sport a Leica lens like the Huawei P9, the results are pretty much similar to the latter. The dual 12MP camera on the rear panel is neatly placed and doesn't protrude outwards as seen in other flagships.
The dual camera comes with two modes. Wide- angle mode allows users to take photos with a shallow depth of field as well as adjust the focal point of a captured photo to blur the background, enabling the subject look more prominent. The professional mode offers DSLR- level manual controls over the camera's features.
Overall the Honor 8 is exactly what many may expect from an affordable flagship smartphone. It offers a premium design, compelling performance and a great set of cameras. Recommending the 8 over the likes of OnePlus 3 that offers better value, superior performance and longer battery life is a tad difficult. However, the device is pretty slim, comfortable and holds great aesthetics for those who prefer smaller devices. The Honor 8 is available for a price of Rs 29,999, which is pretty expensive when considering performance, but decently priced when considering the dual camera performance.