Huawei Honor Play 8: A Closer Look at Specs and Cameras

Huawei announced the launch of the Honor Play 8 smartphone in 2019. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Honor Play 8 phone with 5.71 inch display, Mediatek MT6761 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Honor Play 8 series was launched with Android OS v9.0 (Pie) pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. The 5.71 inch phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1520 px). This screen can reproduce accurate and vibrant colors. This smartphone has a single camera on the back (13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The Honor Play 8 also features a 5 MP front-facing camera.

Huawei Honor Play 8 pictures

The specifications below 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 Huawei Honor Play 8, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Huawei Honor Play 8 specifications

Body

The weight of Huawei Honor Play 8 is about 5.15 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei smartphone are average (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The Huawei Honor Play 8 comes with Android OS v9.0 (Pie) 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. The Honor Play 8 has a Mediatek MT6761 CPU. This mid-range, quad-core CPU is capable of delivering fast and efficient performance for a wide range of tasks.

The Honor Play 8 utilizes PowerVR GE8300 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. PowerVR GPUs are a popular choice for mobile device manufacturers, and are known for their power efficiency and strong performance. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

Display

The 5.71 inch 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 5.71 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Huawei Honor Play 8 is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

With 2 GB of RAM, a smartphone can run multiple apps simultaneously without experiencing any significant lag or slow performance. Having more RAM in a smartphone can provide benefits in terms of performance and multitasking. When you have more RAM, you can keep more apps and processes open in the background without slowing down the device. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Honor Play 8 has 32 GB of internal storage. The memory of Huawei Honor Play 8 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card. A microSD card is a type of small, removable flash memory card used to store digital information.

Camera

The Honor Play 8 offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The main camera of the Honor Play 8 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. The main camera of Honor Play 8 smartphone does not have OIS. The optical image stabilization (OIS) is an important feature in smartphones, particularly for those who frequently use their phones to take photos and videos.

Connectivity

The Huawei Honor Play 8 supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. 4G provides faster data transfer speeds compared to previous generations. It offers peak download speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, depending on the specific network and implementation. To connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Huawei Honor Play 8, you simply need to go to the Wi-Fi settings on the device, select the network you want to connect to, and enter the password.

The Honor Play 8 smartphone is capable of connecting to Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows devices to connect and communicate with each other over short distances. The Honor Play 8 has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes.

The Honor Play 8 isn't NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. NFC is not essential for basic phone functionality, but it can be useful for a variety of tasks and features. The Honor Play 8 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station. The Honor Play 8 has a microUSB port. MicroUSB is a type of USB connector that was commonly used on older smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The Honor Play 8 smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Po 3020 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 Honor Play 8 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

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. This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The ambient light sensor detects the level of ambient light in the surrounding environment. The main purpose of a light sensor in a smartphone is to automatically adjust the brightness of the device's display. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Honor Play 8 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.

More Huawei smartphones

Check out the following collection of additional Huawei phones we have gathered for you. We have carefully curated this list to empower you with a convenient resource for exploring and comparing features, specifications, and capabilities of different Huawei phones, helping you make an informed decision when choosing your next device.

Huawei Ascend P6
Huawei GX8
Huawei Mate 30 RS
Huawei Mate 50
Huawei Honor 30 Lite
Huawei Honor 8X Max
Huawei Honor 6 Plus
Huawei Honor 9x

Please let us know if you find incorrect information or something isn't working, or if you have a suggestion for improvement.