As expected, Huawei's sub-brand Honor has made official
its Honor 8 smartphone for the US market. The
device - which is currently only available in China - will be up for pre-order in the US
starting today (August 17).
You'll be able to pre-order the Huawei
Honor 8 through third-party retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo
Video, and Newegg, as well as HiHonor.com/us/.
The pre-order period ends
September 3. The device will be available in Sapphire Blue, Pearl White, and
Midnight Black color options, although the first one will be a Best
Buy-exclusive for initial 60 days.
Those pre-ordering the device will also
receive a $50 gift card from participating retailers - HiHonor US offer a $50
rebate instead.
Specs-wise, the phone is powered by
Kirin 950 SoC and sports a 5.2-inch full-HD display. It comes with 4GB RAM and
32GB/64GB internal memory options, and packs in a 3,000mAh battery. In terms of
camera, the device features a dual-12 MP camera setup on the back and an 8MP
front shooter.
Measuring 145.5 x 71.0 x 7.45mm and
weighing in at 153g, the Honor 8 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. As for price,
the handset carries a $399 tag for the 32GB model and $449.99 for the 64GB one.
For comparison, prices start at under $300 in China.
"Honor 8 perfectly represents the
evolution of our overall product view," said George Zhao, president of
Honor."It goes against established industry norms and market conventions
with a higher aesthetic standard. At the same time, it balances looks with the
smarts, speed, and connectivity that today’s millennial consumers demand. Honor
8 reflects our understanding of and commitment to their needs and goals."
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