9 best Honor smartphones

The Chinese company Huawei sells smartphones under two brands. Under its trademark, it delivers mainly flagship stores to stores - devices with top characteristics. All others are sold under the sub-brand Honor. Among these phones you can find real diamonds! Our selection will show you that some Honor smartphones are in no way inferior to top models. And even the cheapest devices quite deserve the money spent on them - at least, those that are considered in our material.

Ranking of the best Honor smartphones

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Ranking of the best Honor smartphones	1	Honor View 20 8 / 256GB	39 990 ₽
	2	Honor 10 4 / 128GB	21 440 ₽
	3	Honor 8X Max 4 / 128GB	18 960 ₽
	4	Honor Play 4 / 64GB	17 069 ₽
	5	Honor 10 Lite 3 / 32GB	12 950 ₽
	6	Honor 8C 3 / 32GB	11 100 ₽
	7	Honor 9 Lite 32GB	10 290 ₽
	8	Honor 7C Pro	9 800 ₽
	9	Honor 7A Pro	7 990 ₽

Honor View 20 8 / 256GB

Rating: 4.9

This is a real monster. This device has such characteristics that some of our readers never dreamed of! And it is also incredibly beautiful - its back panel not only has a pattern, but also plays beautifully in the light.

If we are talking about the back wall, then on it you can find a fingerprint scanner that works almost instantly. Uncomfortable to reach for this sensor? Then use face lock - the system always recognizes it correctly. There are also two lenses of the integrated 3D camera on the back panel. The manufacturer promises that artificial intelligence will try to recognize the objects being shot, which makes it easier to sort the photos and search for the necessary images in the future. Also, AI is working to increase the sharpness of photos.

This camera uses two matrices. The resolution of the main sensor reaches 48 Mp. And these are real 48 million pixels - interpolation is not used here, as in noticeably cheaper smartphones. The aperture is opened to f / 1.8, which allows you to successfully shoot in low light conditions around - the above-mentioned artificial intelligence will help in this case. Also this camera can shoot 4K video.

In short, the smartphone admires the quality of the photographs and videos. Excellent results are obtained when using the front-end. It includes a 25-megapixel matrix. Competitors can only say: “Mom dear!”.

Well, what else can boast of Honor View 20? And is it possible to lay claim to some components? Oddly enough, the device really turned out not perfect. On its front panel is a 6.4-inch display. And if the resolution of 2310x1080 should suit 99% of buyers, then the IPS manufacturing technology is something from the category of cheaper smartphones. Well, why not embed an AMOLED panel here, even if it had to be ordered from Samsung? It is possible that the secret of this decision lies in the fact that the South Koreans do not yet make screens, inside which there would be an opening for the lens of the front camera. And Huawei was able to make such a display, albeit only by technology, implying a separate backlit layer.

Let's take a quick look at the rest of the specifications, which is absolutely impossible to find fault with.The Android 9.0 operating system is installed here - a more recent version has not yet been released. Despite current trends, the Chinese did not remove the 3.5 mm audio jack from their device. Built-in NFC-chip allows you to pay for purchases by contactless method. LTE-A and Wi-Fi modules are used to access the Internet. The latter is equipped with three (!) Antennas. Another buyer is waiting for the eight-core processor Kirin 980 - this is the top chipset. As for the memory, there are versions of the smartphone with its different volume. We recommend not saving money by purchasing a version with a 256-gigabyte storage. Do not forget, there is no memory card slot, and 4K video weighs a lot.

Honor 10 4 / 128GB

Rating: 4.8

Of course, it is not necessary to lay out such a large amount in order to get a smartphone with excellent characteristics. If you agree to get a more familiar monobrow instead of a hole for the “front-end”, then Honor 10 should arrange for you. For this device, 26-29 thousand rubles are asked. In this case, formally, this model can be called flagship.

The creators of this device have tried to achieve a compact size. As a result, the smartphone received a display, the diagonal of which is 5.84 inches. Almost no side frames, which allows you to reach out to any angle with your thumb. The screen resolution is 2280x1080 pixels. Aspect ratio 18: 9 contributes to comfortable work with two applications in simultaneous mode. You can regret only about the manufacturing technology - as you know, the IPS-display has a separate layer with backlighting, which negatively affects energy consumption, and also does not allow to achieve the perfect black color.

The operating system here is installed the eighth version of Android. And there is no doubt that in the future an update will come to the smartphone. The device can work with two SIM-cards. Alas, the second slot is not a combined one - the memory card is not supported by the device. In this regard, we advise you to buy a version equipped with 128-gigabyte built-in storage.

The processor used here indicates the flagship status of the product. This is the top Kirin 970. Its power is enough for any game, not to mention the applications. To enter the global web, use no less modern wireless modules - LTE-A 13th category and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. There is also an NFC chip that allows you to replace your bank card with a smartphone. Well, the infrared transmitter can be considered a kind of bonus - it is needed to control the TV and other consumer electronics.

Of course, the 153-gram device, sold for such money, could not do without good cameras. In particular, a double rear module is used here. Under his lenses are matrices having a resolution of 24 and 16 megapixels. Their capabilities are sufficient to create highly detailed images. Even in the dark, because the diaphragm is open to the value of f / 1.8. This camera perfectly blurs the background. And she also allows you to write video in 4K-resolution. But only with a frequency of 30 frames / s! If you want to double this parameter, you will have to choose the resolution Full HD. Well, if we limit ourselves to HD-resolution, then the frequency of 960 frames / s becomes available.

"Frontalka" also shows itself from the best side. With a 24-megapixel matrix, such detailed images are created that you have to use special filters to hide the defects of the face (if you care).

It remains to add that a battery with a capacity of 3400 mAh is installed here. Of course, there is support for fast charging, and the bundled network adapter connects to the USB Type-C connector.

Honor 8X Max 4 / 128GB

Rating: 4.8

As the name implies, this device is a complete phablet. This means that it has a huge display. In this case, this IPS-panel with a diagonal of 7.12 inches. Even some tablets have a smaller screen! However, do not be alarmed. Using the smartphone is still convenient. Firstly, the display is elongated in height, not in width, so the device is very comfortable in the hand. Secondly, the Chinese manufacturer tried to almost completely get rid of the frame, which also allowed us to keep the dimensions sane.

At the top of the screen you can see a drop-shaped notch in which the front camera lens is located. There is nothing under the display except the manufacturer's logo, so the fingerprint scanner had to be transferred to the back panel. What is happening on the screen handles the operating system Android 8.1, which is good news. It upsets the weight of the device - it reaches an impressive 210 g.

The Chinese have endowed their creation with an eight-core Snapdragon 636 processor. It copes with launching most of the existing games with maximum graphics settings. And what else can you demand from the chipset? Also, the smartphone has a 128-gigabyte built-in storage. In this case, the manufacturer did not get rid of the slot for a microSD card. It's amazing!

To interact with the outside world, LTE and Wi-Fi 802.11ac modules are used. Unfortunately, the infrared sensor is eliminated from here, as it did not receive the device and the NFC chip. But the product has stereo speakers, which in this price category are not always met.

It remains to talk about the camera. As it involved a double module. Inside they use matrices with a resolution of 16 and 2 Mp. This design contributes to the competent recognition of the background, which, at the user's request, is effectively blurred. As for the luminosity, it can be called average, since the diaphragm is open to the value of f / 2.0. Maximum with this camera you can shoot video in Full HD resolution. Well, you can't tell a lot about the “front-end” - this is a regular 8-megapixel module that does a good job with its main tasks.

Looking at the size of the device, you can expect a very capacious battery inside it. Indeed, the battery capacity reaches 5000 mAh. Of course, it supports fast charging technology, without which the process would take three to four hours.

Honor Play 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.7

An attentive reader of our rating could have paid attention to the fact that a large number of smartphones with “mono-brow” are produced under the Honor brand. Indeed, Huawei has learned to make cuts in the screens of its devices. For example, this cut has a Honor Play.Inside it, there was a place not only for the front camera, but also for several additional sensors, as well as conversational dynamics. We managed to get rid of the frame almost completely - the screen occupies 83% of the front panel area. There is only a small strip under the screen, where the logo of the sub-brand is engraved.

The display installed here has a diagonal of 6.3 inches. So, the smartphone turned out not very large. As already easy to guess, to create a screen technology was used IPS. The aspect ratio of 19: 9 contributes to the most comfortable simultaneous work with two applications.

If you turn the smartphone, you can see two lenses. Under the most important of them lies the 16-megapixel matrix, the light on which falls through the f / 2.2 aperture. The second module is auxiliary - its 2-megapixel sensor is only enough to determine the background, which then will be blurred. Surprisingly, such a camera was trained in 4K video filming, even if it was only at 30 frames per second. Appreciation for this opportunity is necessary, apparently, the processor, which is involved here as a top eight-core Kirin 970.

Smartphone exactly suit selfie lovers. The resolution of the front camera used here is 16 Mp. It is important that the manufacturer has become generous with the f / 2.0 aperture. Store the results of the survey is proposed in the built-in storage, the volume of which reaches 64 GB. If this does not seem enough, then you can stock up on a memory card - the manufacturer has not forgotten the corresponding slot.

The functionality of the device provides Android 8.1. It is unlikely that this operating system will become obsolete in the coming years. Interaction with the Internet is carried out through the LTE-network, and through Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Also, this model can pay for purchases in the store, using the built-in NFC-chip. You can also note the support of the codec AptX HD, through which the transfer of high-quality sound to a wireless headset.

This smartphone went on sale in four colors. The case of Honor Play is made of metal. The manufacturer made its choice in favor of not very heavy components, so the weight of the device was 176 g. But the Chinese had to abandon the extremely capacious battery. However, 3750 mAh is a decent figure. Importantly, recharging is carried out through the USB Type-C connector, the process lasts a very short time.

Perhaps, Honor Play is the most optimal purchase. For 20 thousand rubles you get a modern device with balanced characteristics. A top-end processor will allow you to run absolutely any game, without reducing the graphics settings. Well, is it not a miracle?

Honor 10 Lite 3 / 32GB

Rating: 4.7

Another representative of our rating, the display of which has a shaped neckline. In this case, this is the so-called drop-shaped notch - the manufacturer needed to place only the front camera lens in it. Speaker speaker fit in a very thin frame. It should be recognized that now it is one of the most affordable smartphones with such a cutout in the upper part of the display - 15-17 thousand rubles are asked for this device in the Russian retail.

Honor 10 Lite has several features. First, the product operates using Android 9.0. Now it is the latest version of the "green robot". Secondly, the device turned out to be very light - its weight does not exceed 162 g. Thirdly, its front-facing camera has a smart 24-megapixel sensor at its disposal. Its capabilities are exactly enough for anyone who loves to shoot "self".

Well, what is the back camera here? In this regard, the device is more ambiguous.If you look at the back panel, it immediately becomes clear that the camera is double. However, under its optical modules are hidden matrix, the resolution of which is only 13 and 2 Mp. You should not hope for high details. And the background is not always recognized correctly. But if he was recognized, then the portraits with the effect of its blurring are very beautiful. As far as video filming is concerned, it is maximally carried out with a resolution of Full HD.

Returning to the display, here its diagonal is 6.21 inches. We can say that this device is comparable in size with the old models, on the front panel of which there was a 5.5-inch screen. An IPS panel installed here was created - this is typical of devices under the Honor brand. The resolution is 2340x1080 pixels - this is enough for the overwhelming majority of buyers.

The operating system and applications are provided by the eight-core Kirin 710 processor. This is not a top-end chipset, but with it many games come with maximum graphics settings. You can find fault with the amount of memory. Not operational, which is 3 GB here, but constant. However, 32 GB is an acceptable option for those who will only have applications and games in this storage. But if you are not going to acquire a microSD memory card, then this smartphone is not for you.

This model has an iridescent back panel. It causes positive emotions. Their micro-USB connector used to connect the charger is spoiled - again the plug will be inserted from the second or even the third time. By the way, it uses a battery capacity of 3400 mAh, while supporting fast charging technology Huawei Power Up. By the way, the manufacturer has not forgotten about the 3.5 mm audio jack, which is useful to those people who have not yet purchased a good wireless headset. Well, if we talk about wireless modules, then in their list there are LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and even NFC. It's nice that the Chinese remember about contactless payment through this chip, which is almost not common in their country.

Honor 8C 3 / 32GB

Rating: 4.7

This smartphone exists at the junction of the budget and mid-budget segments. At the start of sales for the device began to ask about 13 thousand rubles. Of course, for this money you will not get the ideal. The product has several disadvantages. For example, the 6.26-inch display at its disposal has a resolution of 1520x720 pixels. Not the highest parameter, which, however, does not lead to a clearly visible pixelation. Also, someone will be dissatisfied with the lack of an NFC chip. And, of course, the manufacturer could not build a very good camera here.

Despite the relatively low cost of the device, the camera built into it turned out to be double. But the resolution of the matrices installed in them is far from ideal - it is 13 and 2 Mp. This is barely enough for the system to correctly recognize the background and erode it. I am glad that at least the diaphragm is disclosed here to f / 1.8. It is hoped that the sensor of the main module will be supplied with a sufficient amount of light.

If we talk about the front camera, then it definitely will not cause delight. This is a regular 8 megapixel module. Its capacity is more than enough for the organization of high-quality video. Well, the selfie turns out quite good, but no more. By the way, the "frontalka" is located in the so-called monobrow. Want a device similar to the iPhone X at a price five times less? Honor 8C is the best option. But it should be noted that only the side frames are eliminated here.The area under the display turned out to be quite wide, and the sub-brand logo placed on it might be confusing.

The operating system here is Android 8.1. It is nice that the manufacturer tried to provide its creation with light components. As a result, the weight of the device was 167 g. Also, the device boasts a 3.5-mm audio jack, which has recently been increasingly refused. At the same time, no one forbids the use of a smartphone paired with a wireless headset - the sound will be transmitted via Bluetooth 4.2. If you are interested in accessing the Internet, then for this purpose LTE and Wi-Fi 802.11n are used. Speeds are not record speeds, but a gadget with such a screen and a Snapdragon 632 processor is not necessary.

Protect personal data using a fingerprint scanner. It should please the battery - its capacity reaches an impressive 4000 mAh. The only pity is that its recharging is carried out through an aging micro USB connector. Also, certain claims can be made to the amount of permanent memory of 32 GB. This means that you have to limit yourself to installing applications. If you want to store videos and music, then you need to purchase a memory card. Finally, the lack of an NFC chip is distressing. Because of this, it will not be possible to replace a bank card with a smartphone.

Honor 9 Lite 32GB

Rating: 4.6

Of course, our rating is obliged to contain not only smartphones with mono-brow. In the assortment of the Chinese company there are several good devices that are sold at a very low price. They, of course, cannot have a display, at the top of which there would be a figured neckline. For example, Honor 9 Lite can be called a worthy device in the budget price segment. This device is present in stores for a very long time, but this does not prevent it from operating under the control of a fairly fresh version of the operating system.

Despite the low cost, the product can boast a decent screen. Yes, it was created not by AMOLED technology, so you should not rely on the ideal black colors. But the display has a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. This means that for every inch of the screen there are 427 pixels! Well, the 18: 9 aspect ratio makes the simultaneous use of two applications more convenient.

Surprisingly, the smartphone weighs only 149 g. By modern standards, this is an insignificant weight! Of course, it’s still far from the parameter of any push-button cellphone, but in the pocket such a device will definitely not be felt.

It should be noted that the manufacturer did not abandon any important components. There is a good dual camera, which has matrices with a resolution of 13 and 2 Mp. Yes, the diaphragm of the main lens is revealed only up to f / 2.2, but this is unlikely to have an effect on weight. Also, the Chinese have introduced into their creation a 13-megapixel “front-end”, which even self-lovers should arrange, not to mention people who regularly use video. The eight-core Kirin 659 processor is busy processing the video stream. It is a pity that its capacity is only enough for video shooting in Full HD resolution. However, it is foolish to expect 4K from such a cheap smartphone.

Under the case of the device hiding 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. You can be glad that the Chinese manufacturer did not limit the smartphone in half the volume. But 32 GB now make you think about whether it is worth saving musical compositions and videos? We recommend using the built-in storage only for installing applications. All the rest throw on the memory card. But if you install it, you will not be able to use the second SIM-card - as luck would have it, a combined slot is involved here.

To communicate with the global web, LTE-A wireless modules of the fourth category and Wi-Fi 802.11n are used. There is also an NFC-chip here - a rare guest in inexpensive devices (by the way, it is not in the versions of the smartphone for other countries). Someone can please and FM-radio.

The product turned out relatively small. In this connection, one should not expect a capacious battery inside it. But 3000 mAh is enough for the gadget to last until the evening, even with active use. I am glad that the Chinese have not forgotten about the function of fast charging. If USB Type-C were also introduced here, it would be absolutely wonderful. But it was necessary to save the manufacturer.

Honor 7C Pro

Rating: 4.5

Another smartphone in our rating, existing in several versions. And it's not just about the color of the case. In the sale came two versions of the device, different memory capacity. 32 GB of internal storage will suit those who are going to use the device only as a “dialer”. If you want to squeeze everything out of a smartphone, then we recommend paying attention to the version with 64GB storage. However, do not forget that it does not have a slot for a microSD card, whereas it is still possible to increase the 32-gigabyte volume.

This device operates on Android 8.0. This is important, because this version of the "green robot" is unlikely to become obsolete even after a couple of years. The housing is made of metal. Of a very thin metal, as evidenced by the 164-gram weight of the smartphone. A choice of three color options are available - from yellow to traditional black.

Most of the front panel takes IPS-display. Its diagonal is only slightly reduced to 6 inches. The resolution is 1440x720 pixels. Perhaps, this is precisely evidence of the budget status of the device. Interestingly, the manufacturer has opted for the 18: 9 aspect ratio. He believes that customers will use the smartphone to simultaneously run multiple applications. It seems to us that this model is not intended for this purpose. The power of the eight-core Snapdragon 450 processor may not be enough for the two windows to not slow down. However, it all depends on the window with which applications it will be.

Even under the body of the gadget hiding 3 GB of RAM. Somewhere in the same place is an LTE module that allows you to download files at high speed. As for the Wi-Fi module, it is limited to the 802.11n standard. But this is not a disadvantage. A device with such a screen simply does not need a higher connection speed to the router - you will not watch 4K video content here.

This model would definitely not hurt the NFC-chip. But alas, the Chinese manufacturer saved on this. Also, he did not introduce here some fancy “front-end”. Her resolution is 8 MP, which does not allow to hope for a perfect selfie. But for the organization of high-quality video this is more than enough. As for the rear camera, it is double. Apparently, the module is identical to those cameras that are embedded in a pair of smartphones just reviewed. Here, too, sensors with a resolution of 13 and 2 Mp are used. The diaphragm is open to the value, as it is easy to guess, f / 2.2. In a word, you should not shoot with such a camera in the dark - you will find a disgusting result. If there is a good illumination around, then no problems will arise - you can even try to blur the background.

The rest of the smartphone will hardly surprise you. It possesses a fingerprint scanner. This is important, because in this price segment there are already devices lacking such a sensor. Well, the autonomous operation of the device provides a 3000 mAh battery.Its recharging is carried out through the micro-USB connector - a typical choice for a smartphone worth less than 12 thousand rubles.

Honor 7A Pro

Rating: 4.4

This smartphone has a familiar appearance. Some of our readers will say that classic design is used here. Indeed, such a design of the front panel is slowly becoming a thing of the past. There are side frames, albeit very thin. And absolutely nothing is done with the areas above and below the display. But on the other hand, the manufacturer did not have to make a figure cutout in his display in order to find a place for the front camera and auxiliary sensors.

The diagonal of the screen used here is brought to 5.7 inches. In this case, the display turned out to be elongated in height, because of which the dimensions of the device are not exactly compact. In this regard, under the case there was a place not only for the two slots, where SIM-cards are inserted, but also for the memory card slot. Returning to the screen, its resolution is 1440x720 pixels. Low parameter, but it didn’t lead to clearly visible pixelation. But the 18: 9 aspect ratio should make simultaneous work with two applications more convenient. However, the limitation here is 2 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 430 processor - it is possible that the programs will slow down.

Many devices considered in this rating have a dual camera. Here, nothing of the kind is observed. The 13 megapixel module supposedly came from 2015. However, its capabilities will be enough for many unpretentious buyers. Here, even the ability to shoot video in Full HD resolution is present. Well, the front camera pleases even less - as it uses a standard 8-megapixel module.

Of course, Honor 7A Pro supports LTE networks. But the NFC-chip is not here, which is slightly disappointing. To recharge the smartphone used micro-USB socket. Of course, there was no reason to wait for the USB Type-C in the budget device. The battery is surprising. In such a large smartphone could place the battery, the capacity of which would be higher than 3000 mAh. It turns out that you need to charge the gadget every night, especially with intensive use.

In short, this smartphone deserves the money spent on it. But be prepared for the fact that in a few months you will have problems. The fact is that only 16 GB of permanent memory are built in here. This is a real minimum, some applications will soon become lack of free space. Especially if you want to install a large number of them.

Conclusion

Now you know which Honor smartphones are the best. Buying any of the models considered should cause only positive impressions. But do not forget that the cheaper the purchased device, the more defects it has. This rule is true for products under any brand, Honor is no exception.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.