HONOR Announces the new HONOR 70, Pad 8 tablet and HONOR X8 5G
HONOR 70’s camera features the Sony IMX800 sensor for stunning photos and the industry-first Solo Cut Mode for vlogging
The HONOR Pad 8 boasts unique 12-inch 2K HONOR FullView display and eight loudspeakers, bringing users an immersive visual and audio experience
HONOR X8 5G offers superior 5G performance alongside a long-lasting battery and large storage space, all at an affordable price point
[London, United Kingdom ] – HONOR announces the market availability of HONOR 70, Pad 8 tablet and the HONOR X8 5G in the UK .
The HONOR 70 is the latest addition to its high-end N Series smartphone line-up. The stylish phone features an impressive camera system as well as innovative vlogging capabilities. The HONOR 70 will start at £479.99, with pre-orders starting on the 26th August 2022 and general sales on the 2nd September 2022.
Introducing Solo Cut Mode, the Industry’s First Solo Cut Mode for Vlogging
Delivering exceptional videography innovations, the HONOR 70 introduces the industry’s first Solo Cut Mode for vlogging. This ground-breaking solution enables users to produce portrait vlogs that spotlight a specific person in a group video using Person Autofocus Tracking Technology.
With Dual Video Streaming, multiple videos can be produced simultaneously, including an individual video with a solo view of the subject being spotlighted alongside the main group video with full view, perfect for content creators who want to choose the hero of their story. With Seamless Focus Switch, users can change the focus of the video to spotlight a different subject at the tap of a finger, enabling users to freely and conveniently create vlogs in a variety of different formats.
Debuting the World’s First 1/1.49-inch Sony IMX800 Sensor for Stunning Images
Delivering a best-in-class photography experience, the HONOR 70 comes with an outstanding Dual Main Camera featuring industry-leading Computational Photography powered by AI and HONOR’s proprietary imaging solution, HONOR Image Engine, delivering stunning, high-definition images and footage in a unique and consistent style.
The Dual Main Camera features a 54MP Sony IMX800 Super Sensing Main Camera with f/1.9 aperture, and debuts the world’s first flagship 1/1.49-inch IMX800 Sensor, improving image performance and enabling users to capture more light for brighter and more detailed pictures. Equipped with a 50MP Ultra-Wide & Macro Camera with f/2.2 aperture, the HONOR 70 enables users to capture wider angles or close-ups with exceptional image quality. On the front, the HONOR 70 is equipped with a 32MP Super Clear Selfie Camera, allowing users to capture gorgeous selfies with super clear details.
Aesthetic Design Inspired by Diamonds
Embodying a premium and unique aesthetic, the HONOR 70 has been designed with a symmetrical Super Dual-Curved Screen, boasting a thickness of just 7.91mm and a total weight of 178g, effortlessly fitting into small handbags and pockets.
Fusing fashion and technology, the HONOR 70 has been designed with advanced coating technologies, bringing users a striking visual interpretation of light radiating over diamonds, making it the perfect fashion statement to go perfectly with colourful and shiny accessories.
Superb Performance with a Stellar Spec Sheet
Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G 6nm SoC, the HONOR 70 delivers enhanced performance and is capable of handling heavy-duty tasks, whilst bringing smooth graphics, and real-time responses.
Supported by HONOR’s pioneering technology innovations, GPU Turbo X and OS Turbo X, the HONOR 70 delivers an enhanced performance and enhanced power designed for superior communication, gaming, and more. Packed with an Anti-aging Engine, the HONOR 70 can intelligently clean up system junk files to provide more storage space.
The screen of HONOR 70 supports 1.07 billion colours, 100% DCI-P3 and HDR 10+, bringing users vivid colours in sharp and crisp detail. It is also equipped with industry-leading Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming technology of 1920Hz, providing ambient lighting for a comfortable viewing experience. With a dynamic refresh rate of 120Hz and a 300Hz touch sampling rate, the HONOR 70 provides increased efficiency and a faster touch response speed, whether users are gaming or scrolling social media.
The HONOR 70 is equipped with an ultra-large 4800mAh battery with 66W Wired HONOR SuperCharge technology to deliver a full day of uninterrupted use for general users. Users can rapidly charge the HONOR 70 to 60% from 3% in just 20 minutes using the included charger.
The HONOR 70 is the first HONOR N Series smartphone to boast the latest HONOR Magic UI 6.1. Based on Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 offers a range of enhanced, customised features to provide an original, smarter, and more personalised experience, delivering greater convenience and productivity for users to enjoy.
Pricing and Availability
Designed for today’s stylish generation, the HONOR 70 is available in a range of splendid and fashionable colour options including Midnight Black, Crystal Silver and Emerald Green.
Starting from £479.99, the HONOR 70 comes in 2 variations:
The HONOR 70 8+128GB costs £479.99 and will be available at Hihonor, Argos, Currys, Amazon, Very in Midnight Black, Crystal Silver and Emerald Green. Pre-orders for the HONOR 70 8+128GB will start on the 26th August 2022, with general sales from 2nd September 2022.
The HONOR 70 8+256GB costs £529.99 and will be available in Vodafone & Three in Midnight Black & Emerald Green. Pre-orders for the HONOR 70 8+256GB will start on the 26th August 2022, with general sales from 2nd September 2022.
HONOR Pad 8
The HONOR Pad 8 delivers an exceptional entertainment experience with all-round smart features, a sleek and premium design, and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage. Boasting an impressive 12-inch 2K HONOR FullView display, eight built-in loudspeakers with DTS:X® Ultra Hi-Res audio and HONOR Histen sound tuning technology, the HONOR Pad 8 pushes industry benchmarks to deliver an immersive visual and audio experience. The HONOR Pad 8 is launching at £269.99 and will be available on HiHonor from 26th August 2022 and on Amazon from 2nd September 2022.
HONOR X8 5G
The latest member of HONOR’s reliable X Series, the HONOR X8 5G is now available in the UK. Boasting exceptional 5G performance, the HONOR X8 5G is powered by the Qualcomm®’s Snapdragon® 480 Plus 5G Mobile Platform for a truly global 5G experience alongside an ultra-large 5000mAh battery, HONOR RAM Turbo, and a raft of intelligent and convenient features. The HONOR X8 5G brings 5G to the entry-level market for HONOR here in the UK. The HONOR X8 5G is £229.99 and is already available at HiHonor, Argos, Amazon and will be available at Three from 2nd September 2022.