HomTom announced the launch of the S8 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the HomTom S8 phone with 5.7 inches display, Mediatek MT6750T chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.
The HomTom S8 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.7 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1440 px).
HomTom S8 specifications
| Brand | HomTom |
|---|---|
| Name | S8 |
| Model | S8 |
| Release date | 2017 |
Body
The dimensions of this HomTom phone are average (5.98 x 2.85 x 0.31 inches).
| Dimensions | 5.98 x 2.85 x 0.31 inches |
|---|---|
| Colors | black, blue, gold, silver |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The HomTom S8 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
| OS version | Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6750T |
| CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 |
Display
The size of S8 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.7 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.7 inches IPS display of HomTom S8 with 720 x 1440 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of HomTom S8 (4 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (64 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 64 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the S8 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 13 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 16 MP, 4608 x 3456 px, autofocus |
| Flash | Dual LED |
Connectivity
The HomTom S8 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The S8 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of S8 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The S8 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This HomTom phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of HomTom S8 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.
| Sensors | accelerometer, fingerprint, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM, Fast charging, Sony Exmor RS |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the HomTom S8, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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