Motorola Charm (MB502) vs Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Charm vs Huawei Honor 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2016 8:46 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:53 AM

Compare Huawei Honor 8 X Motorola Charm (MB502) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) Compare Motorola Charm X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)	vs	32 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)142 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)52% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS LCDAdvantage LTPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+424 PPI197% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+5.2"86% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+LDAF: laser detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1170 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh156% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
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Model	Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Other model names	T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502	Huawei Honor 8 Standard edition FRD-L04
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	8/5/2010	8/1/2016
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	MOTOBLUR UI 1.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/2 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1170 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	334 hours (13.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • BackTrack navigation pad • Kodak Perfect Touch • HAC Java framework	• Colors: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered