Honor Holly
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Design3
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UI Screenshot22
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Benchmarks10
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Videos3
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Key Specs
Performance
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MediaTek MT6582 -
Quad Core, 1.3 GHz -
1 GB RAM
Display
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5.0 inches (12.7 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1280 px (HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 8 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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2 MP
Battery
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2000 mAh
General
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SIM1: Micro -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 32 GB
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Honor Holly Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
The Honor Holly has a lot going for it. It offers a roomy display with HD resolution, reliable performance, generous storage and most of all, the magic price tag of Rs 6,999. But, it has some stiff competition to deal with. The Moto E (review) remains a strong contender, and while it may fall short in a spec comparison, it offers the advantages of a stock user interface, better build and longer battery life. There’s also ASUS’ commendable Zenfone 4 A450CG, which sports a more co
Pros
- :HD display
- Ample storage
- Affordable price
Cons
- No scratch-protection on the screen
- Underwhelming UI
- Boring build
Specs At A Glance
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5-inch, 1,280 x 720 pixel display (294ppi)
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A tad on the chubby side
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There’s not much to say about the Honor Holly’s design. It’s simple, sturdy and no-frills, which is great if all you care about is functionality. If not, you might be hard pressed to find reasons to call it pretty.
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High definition without the protection
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Huawei has been boasting about the the Honor Holly’s display, and with good reason. The combination of a roomy 5-inch screen size and HD resolution are a rarity at this price point, with only the Salora Arya Z2 offering the same. Huawei’s bragging rights end there though. The display doesn’t come with Gorilla Glass or Dragontrail protection, making it easily susceptible to getting scratched, as we noticed in our short time with the device. The lack of an OGS panel makes the text and icons appear recessed, and sensitivity isn’t the best we’ve come across either.
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Snappers get the job done
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In the photography department, the Holly sports an 8MP primary camera with a Samsung BSI sensor and f/2.0 aperture, as well as a 2MP front snapper for video calls. The camera app’s UI is a standard affair. When viewed in landscape orientation, the left panel displays controls for normal, Live Photo, Face Beauty and Panorama modes. The top right has a quick-access button to toggle HDR, as well as controls to switch cameras and adjust the flash. In settings, you can tweak exposure, ISO and white balance, as well as choose various scene and colour effects. Shooting modes include voice capture, smile shot, self timer and continuous shot.
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A bare bones version of Emotion UI
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We had a lot of things to say about Huawei’s Emotion UI in our Honor 6 review, most of them positive. Unfortunately, while the Honor Holly runs the same version of EMUI, v2.3, it’s a stripped-down, bare-bones affair. On the Honor 6 (and the Honor X1 for that matter), Emotion UI looks and feels a lot like MIUI, in terms of design, controls and flexibility. On the Honor Holly, what you get is essentially a skin running on top of Android 4.4.2, which modifies the look and feel of stock Android, but not much else.
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Reliable daily performer
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Powering the Honor Holly is a quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor clocked at 1.3GHz, paired with 1GB of RAM and Mali 400-MP2 graphics. We’ve seen this combination on several budget handsets in the past, and it’s a fairly reliable configuration. More intensive gaming titles like Riptide GP2 play without any lags or freezes, but the device tends to heat up after a few minutes of gameplay. Popular games like Subway Surfers play without any glitches.
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Verdict
The Honor Holly has a lot going for it. It offers a roomy display with HD resolution, reliable performance, generous storage and most of all, the magic price tag of Rs 6,999. But, it has some stiff competition to deal with. The Moto E (review) remains a strong contender, and while it may fall short in a spec comparison, it offers the advantages of a stock user interface, better build and longer battery life. There’s also ASUS’ commendable Zenfone 4 A450CG, which sports a more co
- :HD display
- Ample storage
- Affordable price
Pros
- No scratch-protection on the screen
- Underwhelming UI
- Boring build
Cons
5-inch, 1,280 x 720 pixel display (294ppi)
Read MoreThere’s not much to say about the Honor Holly’s design. It’s simple, sturdy and no-frills, which is great if all you care about is functionality. If not, you might be hard pressed to find reasons to call it pretty.
Read MoreHuawei has been boasting about the the Honor Holly’s display, and with good reason. The combination of a roomy 5-inch screen size and HD resolution are a rarity at this price point, with only the Salora Arya Z2 offering the same. Huawei’s bragging rights end there though. The display doesn’t come with Gorilla Glass or Dragontrail protection, making it easily susceptible to getting scratched, as we noticed in our short time with the device. The lack of an OGS panel makes the text and icons appear recessed, and sensitivity isn’t the best we’ve come across either.
Read MoreIn the photography department, the Holly sports an 8MP primary camera with a Samsung BSI sensor and f/2.0 aperture, as well as a 2MP front snapper for video calls. The camera app’s UI is a standard affair. When viewed in landscape orientation, the left panel displays controls for normal, Live Photo, Face Beauty and Panorama modes. The top right has a quick-access button to toggle HDR, as well as controls to switch cameras and adjust the flash. In settings, you can tweak exposure, ISO and white balance, as well as choose various scene and colour effects. Shooting modes include voice capture, smile shot, self timer and continuous shot.
Read MoreWe had a lot of things to say about Huawei’s Emotion UI in our Honor 6 review, most of them positive. Unfortunately, while the Honor Holly runs the same version of EMUI, v2.3, it’s a stripped-down, bare-bones affair. On the Honor 6 (and the Honor X1 for that matter), Emotion UI looks and feels a lot like MIUI, in terms of design, controls and flexibility. On the Honor Holly, what you get is essentially a skin running on top of Android 4.4.2, which modifies the look and feel of stock Android, but not much else.
Read MorePowering the Honor Holly is a quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor clocked at 1.3GHz, paired with 1GB of RAM and Mali 400-MP2 graphics. We’ve seen this combination on several budget handsets in the past, and it’s a fairly reliable configuration. More intensive gaming titles like Riptide GP2 play without any lags or freezes, but the device tends to heat up after a few minutes of gameplay. Popular games like Subway Surfers play without any glitches.
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Honor Holly Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | October 30, 2014 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Performance |
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| Chipset | MediaTek MT6582 |
| Processor | Quad core, 1.3 GHz, Cortex A7 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
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Display |
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 66.99 % |
UI Screenshots
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Design |
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| Height | 142.2 mm |
| Width | 72.3 mm |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 156 grams |
Rear Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 Pixels | |||
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |||
| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Front Camera |
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Battery |
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| Capacity | 2000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 32 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Honor Holly User Reviews
Honor Holly Key Highlights
| Processor | MediaTek MT6582 |
| RAM & Storage | 1 GB + 16 GB |
| Display | 5.0", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 2 MP |
| Battery | 2000 mAh |
Honor Holly Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Honor Holly (1 GB + 16 GB) | ₹5,999 |
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