The story of how the American government quarreled with the Chinese corporation Huawei (and, therefore, with its “daughter” Honor) would not be of particular interest to us, ordinary users, if not for one “but”. Since Huawei is now on the black list, the American corporation Google broke off relations with it, depriving the Honor smartphones of the Google Play and Google Play Protect smartphones. However, they will continue to work on previously released smartphones.
Whether you decide to buy a beautiful, powerful and relatively inexpensive gadget, but without Google Play, is up to you. We will present both the new Honor 2020 smartphones and the popular models released last year.
10. Honor 9X
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 6.59 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
The rating of smartphones Honor opens a gadget, whose main highlight is the presence of a retractable camera. It runs on the Kirin 710 chipset, and the Mali-G51 MP4 accelerator with Turbo 3.0 allows players to play the most popular games, such as PUBG Mobile, Vainglory, Arena of Valor, NBA 2K18, at low and medium graphics settings.
The screen with the IPS-matrix has a high contrast ratio - 1285: 1 and good white balance. Granularity and dullness, which often cost low-cost cell phones, is not seen in this model.
On the back of the device there is a dual camera (main sensor 48 MP + sensor for creating bokeh effect) with AIS Super Night mode, designed to improve the quality of shooting in low light. On the front panel is a 16-megapixel pop-up camera with an f / 2.2 aperture, which automatically exits when using portrait or selfie mode.
Honor 9X is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery with a standard charge of 5 V / 2 A. According to the reviews of the owners of the smartphone, with the most active use of its autonomy lasts for a whole day.
pros: there is a standard headphone jack, there is a cover in the kit, you can make contactless payments, which the older Premium model cannot boast of.
Minuses: There is no notification LED, no quick charge.
9. Honor 9A
- smartphone with Android 10
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 1600 × 720
- three cameras 13 MP / 5 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
One of the novelties of Honor smartphones has three important advantages at once:
- The presence of an NFC chip for making contactless payments.
- An excellent battery, the capacity of which many smartphones with a good camera and battery can envy.
- Low price.
However, for the sake of value, the manufacturer still had to sacrifice something. Namely:
- Fast charge.
- Complete set. There is no cover, it’s good that at least a protective film was glued to the screen.
- The quality of the screen, which has only 278 ppi, and the resolution is not impressive. But at the same time, it is bright enough and without any ugly "monobrow", but only with a small drop in which the front camera is hiding.
An important point: this model does not have support for Google Play, instead it is branded store App Gallery.
An inexpensive but good Honor smartphone works smoothly and quickly thanks to the MediaTek Helio P22 processor. Not the best option for heavy games, but for casual gaming sessions and everyday tasks - a great choice.
As for the possibilities of photo and video shooting, in this regard, this model is pleasantly surprising. She received a triple rear camera with a wide-angle module and an auxiliary sensor to create a high-quality bokeh effect. So choose good lighting conditions, and your picture will be perfectly detailed, without annoying overshoot or artifacts.
pros: fast fingerprint scanner, there is an unlock on the face, a separate slot for a memory card, you can connect wired headphones through a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Minuses: Legacy charging port.
8. Honor 8S
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 5.71 ″, resolution 1520 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 2 GB RAM
- 3020 mAh battery
If you need a backup smartphone, a beautiful and easy-to-use mobile phone for a child, or just a no-frills device, Honor 8S is a good choice.
Given its unpretentious filling: MediaTek Helio P35 chip, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory, as well as a 3020 mAh battery, there is simply nothing to surprise us with this model. A single 13 MP rear camera and a front 5 MP camera shoot well if you do this under normal lighting conditions. Otherwise, there will be “soap” and artifacts in the photo.
But Honor 8S can be bought for less than 7,000 rubles, so you get exactly what you pay for.
pros: there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, it lies comfortably even in a small palm, a non-marking case, a bright screen with good viewing angles.
Minuses: no quick charge, no cover included, little RAM.
7. Honor 10
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- screen 5.84 ″, resolution 2280 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 24 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 4 GB RAM
- 3400 mAh battery
This smartphone is a real find for those who do not like shovels. He is like a glove in a small palm. And thanks to the high resolution of the screen and a decent margin of brightness, reading texts on the Honor 10 display is easy and pleasant even on the street, on a sunny day.
The HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor is representative of a respectable mid-range performance in the mobile world. He, of course, will not score as many “parrots” in the Antutu test as the flagships, but he will pull modern games at maximum or, in extreme cases, medium settings.
The main dual camera with AI technology shoots excellently even in automatic mode, and has many subtle settings for shooting in manual mode. The front 24 MP camera has several degrees of beauty, so you can always take a beautiful selfie with good color reproduction, and if necessary, with manual blurring of the background.
pros: beautiful design, event light, 3.5 mm jack, quick charge, protective case included.
Minuses: there is no wireless charging, the fingerprint scanner does not always work the first time.
6. Honor 30
- smartphone with Android 10
- 6.53 ″ screen, resolution 2400 × 1080
- four cameras 40 MP / 8 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
One of the most powerful smartphones Honor runs on the eight-core chipset Hisilicon Kirin 985 with support for fifth-generation networks and is equipped with a long-lasting battery with fast charging function. So this is definitely a top-level phone in terms of basic features, and you should not have problems with everyday performance and modern games.
The main camera shoots with a resolution of 10 MP by default. To activate the 40 MP mode, you need to select the Hi-Res option in the camera settings. It has optical stabilization, and even in automatic mode it can take fairly clear and bright pictures even in poor lighting conditions thanks to the night mode. For advanced users, there is a Pro mode with many settings to improve the quality of photos.
However, there are no Google services on this smartphone.
pros: juicy, very bright and contrasting OLED screen with a built-in fingerprint scanner, there is AOD, high performance, beautiful design, a case in the kit.
Minuses: no 3.5 mm audio jack, no stereo speakers, no wireless charging.
5. Honor 30 Pro +
- smartphone with Android 10
- 6.57 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 50 MP / 8 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
Yes, this is not the cheapest Honor smartphone, but its price is justified by the capabilities. The screen with a fashionable cut-out for a dual front camera (32MP + 8MP) and a high-quality OLED matrix has a refresh rate of 90 Hz. So watching movies on it and playing games is a complete visual pleasure.
The flagship HiSilicon Kirin 990 processor supports operation in 5G networks and supports the “productive mode”, which, according to the manufacturer, assures “power” by 8%. All games and heavy applications on the Honor 30 Pro + go at maximum speed, without freezes and slowdowns.
Complete with a smartphone is a quick 40 W charge, which powers the battery up to 100% in one hour. There is also 7.5 W wireless reverse charging and 27 W wireless charging.
The main module of the rear camera has a maximum resolution of 50 MP, but when shooting it interpolates 4 in 1 pixels. Photos are obtained as detailed as possible, without overexposure and with the correct color rendition. We note the presence of an excellent night mode, although a yellow shade is a side effect of its aggressive “lightening”.
pros: The presence of a 5x optical and 50x software zoom in the main camera, lightning-fast fingerprint scanner, case and Type-C-3.5 mm adapter included.
Minuses: no Google services.
4. Honor View 30 Pro
- smartphone with Android 10
- 6.57 ″ screen, resolution 2400 × 1080
- three cameras 40 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4100 mAh battery
The Honor View 30 series is probably the closest to the flagship line of Huawei. Its representatives are equipped with the “heart of flagships” - the Kirin 990 chipset with 5G connectivity and large batteries with fast charging of 40 watts.
The Honor View 30 Pro also offers a 40-megapixel camera for excellent low-light performance, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 12 MP wide-angle module and a dual selfie camera (32-megapixel and 8-megapixel ultra-wide).
However, there is one caveat: Google Play services are not available on these devices. This means that without "dancing with tambourines" and reading specialized forums, such as w3bsit3-dns.com, you will not be able to install the Play Store. However, the Honor View 30 Pro is one of the best Honor phones in terms of technical specifications.
pros: there is wireless charging, long autonomy, does not heat up during prolonged photo or video shooting, instant unlock by fingerprint or face, some of the best cameras on a smartphone.
Minuses: lack of Google services (including Google Pay, but you can set up contactless payment via Pay Wallet).
3. Honor 20 Lite
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 6.15 ″ screen, resolution 2312 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 4 GB RAM
- 3340 mAh battery
The top 3 of the best Honor smartphones of 2020 opens with an inexpensive and very attractive model in terms of characteristics. It has some features of its predecessor, the Honor 10 Lite, such as a 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen with a teardrop-shaped notch or thin frames around the screen. But on the back there is immediately noticeable an important difference from 10 Lite - three photosensors located vertically.
To the level of the best camera phone, demonstrated in 2020, Huawei P40 Pro, this model is far, however, it does quite high-quality pictures in detail and color reproduction. However, overexposure is sometimes noticeable in pictures under bright lighting.
Compared to the Honor 10 Lite, the specifications of the Honor 20 Lite are slightly improved. On the front side we find an excellent 24 megapixel front camera, and under the “hood” - a mid-range Kirin 710 processor, supported by 4 GB of RAM (therefore, 1 GB more than 10 Lite), as well as a 3400 mAh battery with function fast charge.
pros: the presence of Google-services, the ability to make contactless payments, fast and smooth interface.
Minuses: no wireless charging, low battery capacity, the camera module sticks out - but this is the trouble of most modern models.
2. Honor 20
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 6.26 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 48 MP / 16 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 6 GB RAM
- 3750 mAh battery
A middle ground in price and performance among the best Honor smartphones. The model is quite compact thanks to the 6.24-inch IPS screen. As usual, the manufacturer added stylized effects on the back to attract the attention of the audience. Whether you like it or not, the design of Honor 20 clearly leaves no one indifferent.
The main camera of this unit provides the versatility that its predecessor lacked so much. An ultra-wide angle lens, a macro lens, portrait mode, and even an effective night mode are all in the Honor 20 to meet the needs of users who love mobile photography.
Finally, it is based on the Kirin 980 platform with 6 or 8 GB of RAM, depending on the model. This combination is very effective for daily enjoyment of a perfectly smooth user interface, as well as for immersion in the world of the most demanding mobile games.
pros: with an average load, it works up to 2 days without recharging, there is a fast charge of SuperCharge 22.5 W.
Minuses: No wireless charging, no 3.5mm headphone jack.
1. Honor 20 Pro
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 6.26 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 48 MP / 16 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
Want a powerful Honor device with Google Play? Then the Honor 20 series is your best choice, and the Honor 20 Pro is the best device in the family. It is equipped with a HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and a Mali-G76 MP10 video processor, which can cope with any task, including launching and smooth playback of the latest games.
For such a price, I would like to find the AMOLED matrix in the Pro version, but no. We find the same IPS LCD screen as the Honor 20, with a diagonal of 6.26 inches and a resolution of Full HD. It’s unpleasant, but not enough to refuse to buy, because the screen of this model is good enough in color reproduction and margin of rage.
Compared to Honor 20, the Pro version has improved photo quality. It still has a 4-sensor module, but the 48-megapixel IMX586 main sensor offers a large aperture, changing from f / 1.8 to f / 1.4, to capture more light than before. In addition, the 2-megapixel camera, which was designed for portrait mode, is replaced by a telephoto lens to obtain a triple optical zoom.
Upward has been revised and autonomy. Instead of the 3750 mAh battery, the Honor 20 Pro raises the bar to 4,000 mAh. You probably think that 250 mAh doesn't really matter, but think again. In the Viser test, the Pro model lasted 13 hours and 24 minutes, and the classic model - 11 hours 22 minutes. The only drawback of the Honor 20 Pro battery is the lack of wireless charging.
pros: The best Honor 2020 smartphone in terms of price and quality, supports fast charging, high autonomy.
Minuses: no 3.5 mm audio jack, no IP rating for water and dust protection, IPS matrix, not AMOLED.
