The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 7i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
Honor 8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | HiSilicon Kirin 950 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 16 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Mali-T880 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4 × 2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | White, Black, Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Body Height | 141.6 mm | 145.5 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 153 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.9 % Best value | 72.5 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 423 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,243 :1 |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.45 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 7i | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ATH-AL00, ATH-CL00, ATH-TL00, ATH-TL00H, ATH-UL00, ATH-UL01 | FRD-L19 FRD-L14, FRD-L04, FRD-AL00, FRD-TL00, FRD-AL10, FRD-L09, FRD-L02, FRD-L19, FRD-L14, FRD-DL00 |
