If you didn't have the Honor 8, what would it be?

[Dconn1975]

So this device is definitely unique but if you didn't use the Honor 8, what device would you be using and why?

 

[daviddlt]

Samsung A7 (2017) a little bigger and lower SAR

 

[Guytronic]

Axon 7 or the Mate 9

 

[libra89]

I wouldn't use Android. I would be done with trying. I have tried everything I wanted to try before and after the Honor 8 and nothing met the bar.

Even with Mobile World Congress ending, I had some fascination but nothing I would want to try because it's either too big, too tall or too much for me personally.

 

[orangecroc]

A deep resentment for Samsung. (because I would have had the note 7)

 

[digitalbreak]

S7 Edge. I was using this earlier and sold it later to get Honor 8.

 

[wcavaliere88]

When I bought my honor 8, my second choice would have been the BlackBerry DTEK60. I used to be a huge blackberry fan before switching to a galaxy s5, so that would have been a good blend. Not regretting the Honor at all though, made the right choice.

 

[Andrew_404]

I've used the One Plus X, One plus 3, Samsung S7, Sony X and XZ and I wouldn't go back to any of them.

If I had to choose I would pick the Sony X. I prefer a mid to small screen size that's why I chose the Honor 8 in the first place.

To me, the Honor 8 has it all. Great specs, speed and good compact feel without the loss of screen resolution and clarity.

 

[Morty2264]

Great thread topic! It was between this phone or the Asus Zenfone 3... So if I wasn't using the Honor 8, I'd be using that. And I'm sure I would've been happy with the Zenfone 3 - it was a really tough choice between the two.

 

[laytoncy]

Would probably still be using my Moto X 2014 PE. If not that then the Moto Z Play.

 

[ce_tx]

Probably would have been the iPhone SE if not for the Honor 8. When I jumped the Windows ship, I was looking for something with nice specs and smallish size at or around $400. I got the better value, for sure.

 

[Derek W1]

Right now I jump between the Honor 8 and my Mate 9 pro, I use to love big phones but that Honor 8 keeps calling me back, even from the Mate 9 pro with a 2k screen.

 

[Stalonage]

S7 Edge. I was using this earlier and sold it later to get Honor 8.

Same thing here haha

 

[libra89]

Probably would have been the iPhone SE if not for the Honor 8. When I jumped the Windows ship, I was looking for something with nice specs and smallish size at or around $400. I got the better value, for sure.

Funny that you mention that. That's exactly the phone I would have stayed on permanently. I still have and use mine.

 

[edwin walke]

The Honor 8 is great but the Mate 9 is my new best phone.

 

[Andrew_404]

The Honor 8 is great but the Mate 9 is my new best phone.

I'm curious. Would you mind sharing with us why your Mate 9 is your new best phone!

 

[jasonandrews25788]

honor 8 is still able to compete with the Mate 9.
Mate 9 isn't a worthy upgrade, not until we have P10 or mate 10 in the future.

 

[krazyatom]

For me, I wanted go get Dtek60 but I've been very happy with honor 8 so far.

 

[Dconn1975]

I'd be using either an iPhone 7 (smaller size) or the Moto Z Play as I had the thicker Verizon model briefly and it was a dang good device. I liked the mods and I used them on a regular basis too. If I ever decide to run two phones again I'll end up getting a Z Play. However, if the Mate 9 wasn't $599 I'd choose it but not over the Honor 8 though. I don't want a 5.9 inch screen for my daily phone what so ever. 5.5 is as large as I would consider in place of my Honor 8. Reason I'd go Moto is they have always produced a actually very good high end device for years. Very well proven track record and I like any company that innovative, Moto fitting that bill.

 

[Morty2264]

I'd be using either an iPhone 7 (smaller size) or the Moto Z Play as I had the thicker Verizon model briefly and it was a dang good device. I liked the mods and I used them on a regular basis too. If I ever decide to run two phones again I'll end up getting a Z Play. However, if the Mate 9 wasn't $599 I'd choose it but not over the Honor 8 though. I don't want a 5.9 inch screen for my daily phone what so ever. 5.5 is as large as I would consider in place of my Honor 8. Reason I'd go Moto is they have always produced a actually very good high end device for years. Very well proven track record and I like any company that innovative, Moto fitting that bill.

I agree with you! 5.5" is as big as I'll go, and I really like the looks of the Play. My friend has the Z Force and my other friend has the Play - both are great devices that I wouldn't mind trying in the future. I trust Motorola.