This year, entry-level smartphones have improved significantly when it comes to performance. Gone were the days when budget phones can’t perform more than your daily grind.
The Honor 8S and Realme C2 are two of the newest entry-level smartphones that you can get in the market today. Both offer great specs for an affordable price tag.
We compared the Honor 8S with Realme C2 to see which one is better when it comes to performance, display, cameras and battery.
| Realme C2 | Honor 8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie ColorOS 6.0 | Android 9.0 Pie EMUI 9 |
| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Display | 6.1-inch HD+ IPS 1560 x 720 pixel resolution ~281ppi Corning Gorilla Glass | 5.7-inch HD+ IPS display 1520 x 720 pixel resolution ~295ppi |
| Processor | 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core | MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core processor |
| RAM | 2GB/3GB | 2GB |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage | 16GB/32GB expandable via microSD up to 256GB | 32GB expandable via microSD up to 256GB |
| Front camera | 5-megapixel | 5-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 13-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel PDAF LED flash | 13-megapixel rear camera f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash |
| Audio | Single loudspeaker Headphone jack | Single loudspeaker Headphone jack |
| Security | Face unlock | Face unlock |
| Connectivity | HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS microUSB | HSPA+, LTE WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS FM Radio microUSB |
| Dimensions | 154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5mm | Dimensions: 147.13 x 70.78 x 8.45mm |
| Weight | 166g | 168g |
| Colors | Diamond Black Diamond Blue | Blue Gold Black |
| Battery | 4,000mAh non-removable | 3,020mAh non-removable battery |
| Price | 2GB/16GB: Php5,490 3GB/32GB: Php6,490 | Php5,490 |
First, let’s discuss about the variants offered by these two devices. The Honor 8S is only available in 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM, expandable up to 512GB. Meanwhile, Realme C2 has two variants: the 2GB RAM+16GB ROM and 3GB RAM+32GB ROM, both upgradeable to 256GB.
In addition, despite having different processors, these two devices are actually on the same footing when it comes to performance. MediaTek Helio P22 powers the Realme C2 while Honor 8S uses the newest MediaTek A22. On paper, MediaTek A22 performs better because of its quad-core processor in comparison to the octa-core processor of MediaTek Helio P20.
You won’t have problems using both phones for your everyday tasks like social media, messaging, emails. However, expect lags if you’ll use both devices for graphics intensive games.
When it comes to the display, Realme C2 and Honor 8S both use an HD+IPS. However, Realme C2 has a larger 6.1-inch display compared to 5.7-inch screen of Honor 8S. Both devices have a small notch in the front part of the phone for the selfie camera and dual-sim slot on the side.
Another apparent difference between these two devices is the camera. Realme C2 has 13+2-megapixel dual rear cameras while Honor 8S only has a single 13-megapixel shooter.
See also: Realme C2 vs Samsung Galaxy A10: Specs Comparison
Realme C2’s dual rear shooter allows users to take portrait shots with better depth of field, making this a big advantage of Realme C2. Both phones similarly have 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
In the battery department, Realme C2 is no doubt the winner. It has a larger 4000mAh battery capacity compared to 3100mAh of Honor 8S. The two devices both use micro-USB for charging.
Honor 8C and Realme C2 (2GB+16GB) are similarly priced at Php5490, while Realme’s 3GB+32GB is priced at Php5990.