The Huawei Honor 3 Outdoor was a good option for people who needed a durable smartphone for outdoor activities. It was more expensive than the regular Honor 3C, but it was worth the extra cost for the added durability. However, it is now outdated and no longer recommended for purchase.
Price
The Huawei Honor 3 Outdoor was originally priced at ZAR 2,499 in South Africa. However, it is no longer officially available for purchase. You can still find used devices online and in some retail stores for around ZAR 700 – ZAR 1,200.
Features
The Huawei Honor 3 Outdoor had the following features:
5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
2 GB of RAM
8 GB of internal storage
8 MP rear camera
5 MP front camera
2300 mAh battery
Android 4.4 KitKat (upgradable to Android 5.1 Lollipop)
IP67 water and dust resistance
MIL-STD-810G shock resistance
Display
The Huawei Honor 3 Outdoor had the same 5-inch IPS LCD as the regular Honor 3C. The display was decent for the price, but it wasn’t the brightest or most vibrant.
Camera
The Huawei Honor 3 Outdoor had the same 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera as the regular Honor 3C. The cameras were good enough for taking casual photos, but they weren’t suitable for serious photography.
Performance
The Huawei Honor 3 Outdoor had the same 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and 2 GB of RAM as the regular Honor 3C. The performance was good enough for most everyday tasks, but it could struggle with demanding games and apps.
Connectivity
The Huawei Honor 3 Outdoor supports the same Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 3G connectivity as the regular Honor 3C. It did not support 4G LTE.
Design
The Huawei Honor 3 Outdoor had a rugged design that was more durable than the regular Honor 3C. It was water-resistant to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes, dust-proof, and shock-proof. It also had a rubberized grip to prevent it from slipping out of your hands.