Honor 2
$70
Overview
Honor 2 is a budget Android smartphone released in 2012 with a 4.5-inch IPS LCD, Snapdragon 450 chipset, 8 main camera, and 2230 mAh battery.
Priced at $70, it targets users seeking budget performance.
Specifications of Honor 2
The display of Honor 2 measures 4.5 inches with IPS LCD technology. Peak brightness reaches 350 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 720x1280 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Honor 2 features 1 rear cameras: 8 main. Video recording supports up to 1080p.
The battery of Honor 2 has 2230mAh capacity with 5.0 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 240 min minutes.
The performance of Honor 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset with Vivante GC4000 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 150 single-core and 550 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 45000.
The memory of Honor 2 offers 2GB RAM with 8GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR3 technology. Storage is 8GB 2GB RAM.
The connectivity of Honor 2 includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot, and Bluetooth 3.0.
The build of Honor 2 weighs 168g with Plastic frame and Glossy back. Dimensions measure 134 x 67.5 x 10.5 mm.
The software of Honor 2 runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with ColorOS. Software support extends 1 years through 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honor 2
Honor 2 has a 8 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Honor 2 with Snapdragon 450 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Honor 2 receives 1 years of updates through 2027. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Honor 2 has a 2230mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.
Honor 2 at $70 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.
Honor 2 supports 5.0 wired charging with full charge in approximately 240 min minutes.
Honor 2 is available in 8GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Honor 2 has a 4.5-inch IPS LCD with 60Hz refresh rate and 350 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes No.
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Verdict
The Honor 2 delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.
Key Specifications
Display
4.5"
Main Camera
8
Chipset
Snapdragon 450
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual Stand-by |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | N/A |
Launch
| Announced | 2012 |
| Status | Out of Stock |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $94 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 134 x 67.5 x 10.5 mm |
| Weight (g) | 168 |
| Build Materials | Back: Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic |
| Back Finish | Glossy |
| Colors | ["Diamond Black", "Diamond Red", "Diamond Blue"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Passive |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Size (inches) | 4.5 |
| Resolution (px) | 720x1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:19 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 271 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 61.7 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 350 |
| HDR Standards | |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | N/A |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Update Policy | 1 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 450 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Vivante GC4000 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | N/A |
| ISP Features | Basic |
| Modem | Snapdragon 450 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 150 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 550 |
| AnTuTu Score | 45000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 8GB |
| Storage Type | 8GB 2GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 1 |
| Main Sensor | 8 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/4.0" |
| Main Sensor Model | N/A |
| Main Lens | f/2.2, 30mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | AF |
| Pixel Binning | 1.12µm |
| Ultrawide | N/A |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264 |
| Slow Motion | |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 1.3 |
| Sensor Size | N/A |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 720p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | basic |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aac |
| DAC/Amp | N/A |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | Micro-USB |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Rear-Mounted) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | N/A |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 2230 |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 5.0 |
| Wired Standard | 5.0 |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 120 min |
| Full Charge Time | 240 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | N/A |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Update Window | 1 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | ColorOS |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | Basic |
| Accessibility | Basic |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | charger, cable, manual |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!