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The phone's camera software also lets users to edit the focus of a photo after it's been taken. The 12 MP dual-lens camera on the back of the Honor 8 allows the phone to capture more information about an image to process a better photo. It weighs about the same as the Galaxy S7 at 5.4 ounces (153 grams), so it's a solid option for someone who wants a slightly larger screen without the bulk. With a 5.2-inch display, the Honor 8 is slightly bigger in physical size than the Samsung Galaxy S7 (5.1 inches) and noticeably smaller than the Apple iPhone 6S Plus (5.5 inches). The Honor 8 comes in three colors - white, black, and 'Sapphire Blue.'

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If you crack the glass or the screen, Huawei will repair it for free once during the first three months after purchase. The back camera is also fully covered by the glass, which makes it feel smooth and look beautiful. (The phone launched in China first in July.) Chinese social media users have already taken an abundance of pictures of it in different lighting. The back of the phone is the result of a 15-layer process that makes the glass body incredibly reflective. The Honor 8 is an undeniably eye-catching phone, especially in the 'Sapphire Blue' color. Globally, however, Huawei is the third largest phone manufacturer behind Samsung and Apple ( AAPL), which are first and second, respectively.

The phone also lacks a carrier partner and the brand is still a relatively unknown.

Much of that thought is reflected in the final product by way of the sleek design, new collection of camera features, enhanced battery life and price.īut Huawei faces tough competition in the U.S., specifically from Samsung's Galaxy S7, which the Honor 8 most closely resembles. Related: Inside Huawei's giant campus in Shenzhen