Honor 8 Lite launched in India at Rs 17,999; features 5.2-inch display, Android 7.0 Nougat

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor introduced a new smartphone in the Indian market, dubbed the Honor 8 Lite at a price of Rs 17,999. The device will be available in black and blue color variants. It will be available across all Honor retail stores in India.

In terms of specifications, the Honor 8 Lite features a 5.2-inch FHD display with a double sided 2.5D curved glass. It is powered by a Kirin 655 octa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM. It includes an internal storage of 64GB which can be further expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.

Running Android 7.0 Nougat with the company’s EMUI 5.0 skin on top, the device features a 12MP rear camera along with an 8MP front-facing camera. A 3000mAh battery completes the package.

Commenting on the launch, P Sanjeev, Vice President- Sales, Huawei India Consumer Business Group said “The Honor 8 Lite is set to revolutionise the sub-20K segment. This phone is ideal for consumers looking for a power packed phone with stunning design. The 8 Lite is a refreshing change from the current selfie offing that runs on outdated chipsets; and provides users with a device that is awe-inspiring both in looks and performance. Running on powerful Kirin 655 octa-core chipset backed by a 4GB RAM+64GB ROM, running on the latest Android Nougat, the Honor 8 Lite, is the best smartphone choice for consumers. We and our channel partners are very excited to launch this product and are sure that the Indian offline consumer will fall in love on their first glance at the all-new Honor 8 Lite”.