[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] AppleMasterdroidLover:
Absolutely, without even needing to know your phone needs and wants

My job literally is consulting possible clients on picking out the device to meet their needs.

Usually I would ask you what is most important to you in life, hobbies, family, interests etc. Then I would ask you what you typically use your current device for most often and what is most important to you in a cell phone. Basically describe what YOUR perfect cell phone would include. Even ridiculous answers that are not realistic can help me pinpoint certain features based in reality that would narrow down the list of possible devices to fit you.

However in this case, the Honor is better in nearly every way then the G4 and is unlocked and on sale for $300 right now. So unless you absolutely MUST need a detachable back for battery replacement or to make your own modifications; or for some reason believe you will notice any difference between the quadhd and full HD resolution then it is a no brainer.

The 808 snapdragon and 3GB of RAM will start slowing you down if it hasn't already yet. My Nexus 5X (same SoC & ram) was a snail compared to the Honor 8's Kirin.

With sub-last generation specs combined with the dated release, software updates are not coming for the G4 much longer.

Huawei promises two years of updates, same as pixel (seriously Google only TWO years?), your device will see some nice updates and an actual evolution of its UI. So don't worry that it may look and act too much like an iPhone now, when EMUI 5 is released in the next couple months you will get your more typical Android experience back.

The shortcuts will even be updated which is what impressed me most because there are so many hidden little goodies offered. I have never before seen a phone that includes 1)quick programmable fingerprint actions 2)Scroll Capture 3) Screen Record 4) knuckle gestures (yes they work when you spend time to learn how to use them) ALL native to a phone. Fingerprint shortcut apps do not compare to the honors actual click able shortcuts that work 100% of the time. These little additions that were built into the device and work seemlessly.

The design of the phone is premium. It looks like it should cost the same as a Flagship, and it is one of 3 true Flagship killers I have tested. I prefer the design of the Honor over my bezel with a side of screeb pixel xl. However the Axon 7 is the most gorgeous Flagship I have encountered. Of course looks are subjective, however if you enjoy the G4 appearance, the alluminum unibody design with the best audio on any smart phone, even better than the HTC Beats sound boom M models, quad HD screen (Google daydream compatible...in January) and a backing designed to fit your palm for one handed use despite the large screen, then you may want to look into the ZTE Axon 7 instead.

The dual camera setup isnt the best, but it is the best for the price. It outperforms my Axon 7 in low light. The G4 camera will shoot 4K video at 30FPS, and sadly the same frame rate for 1080P as well. So the overall camera performance isn't overwhelmingly noticeable between either phone. They both have their pros and cons.

The real question you should ask is if it's worth switching from the G4 to the Honor 7. The Honor 8 is better in every aspect, so unless you have an odd fascination with wireless charging, plastic materials and slower LTE speeds then it is an obvious no brainer.

In the end, the more relevant question you should ask yourself is if you should consider the ZTE Axon 7 over the Honor 8. There are more similarities between the Axon and G4. If you loved your G4, you will ADORE the Axon.

I recently was accommodated the Honor 8 from work to get my own insight to the quality. I had purchased the Axon 7 from my own pocket the instant I saw we had it in stock. However, when it came time to me to sell one or the other the decision became very difficult. The thought of considering selling my Axon and keeping my Honor never crossed my mind when I first received my Honor. However the small elegant touches, and pleasant surprise of the Honor being a true Flagship killer without compromise you typically see with the budget fllagship's made it difficult.

In the end I could not give up my Dolby Atmos digital surround sound, dual speakers that fill the bezel to give them purpose, and the natural feeling rear made the Axon feel like an extension of my body.

If you have any more questions about either device, I used them both heavily and can help you make the right decision to fit you. If you are not interested in the Axon, get the Honor 8, get it while it's on sale, I guarantee you won't miss your G4.

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You could really tell the difference on an IPS LCD quad HD over a full HD IPS LCD?

I could not tell a difference between my Axon 7's quad super AMOLED and the Honor 8 other than better color reproduction. But considering LG is scared of AMOLED screens I find it difficult to believe a noticeable difference in screen quality without a microscope.

My Pixel XL has a better screen but not because of resolution, and the only time I'd imagine a possible noticeable difference in resolution is with VR. Too bad the Honor isn't daydream compatible.

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I have the pixel xl and I somewhat agree. I was very disappointed with the pixel the first few days, but it eventually grew on me.

I tried the fingerprint shortcut app but it had compatibility issues with the existing pixel sensor and kept crashing.

So I purchased the Google live case that has that shortcut tap action button below the fingerprint sensor just because it reminds me of my favorite Honor feature.

Unfortunately the action button is crap compared to the Honor revolutionary fingerprint setup. If ZTE's eye tracking technology that recently won the contest for pre-development isnt revolutionary, I predict Huawei can build upon the fingerprint sensor to turn it into a swipe control button for screen scrolling, mouse pointer and a host of other features that will change the way a fingerprint sensor is utilized and become one of the most important aspects when reviewing and using future cell phones.