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Honor X8
Honor X8
Honor X8
Honor X8
Honor X8
Honor X8
Honor X8
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6.8/10
Informr score
The Honor X8 currently has an Informr score of 6.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.4 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.4 GHz
6.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.7"
64+ MP, f/1.8
Camera
Camera
64+ MP, f/1.8
4000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Creative Bloq
Creative Bloq

Slender and made of aluminium, plastic and glass, the Honor Pad X8 is an entry-level model available for less than £200. It’s got a nice screen and is designed to be used in landscape orientation for viewing content. Its size, decent battery life, relatively weak processor and lack of storage make i...

- Ian Evenden, Creative Bloq
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Honor X8 is definitely a technically good smartphone, but the unclear update policy is annoying

- Daniel Schmidt, Notebookcheck
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

The Honor X8 is a merely adequate affordable phone. It deserves credit for pursuing a slightly different course to some of its £200 rivals, most notably with its super-skinny design and minimal bezels. But neither its performance nor its camera system are any great shakes, and the choice of using a...

- Jon Mundy, Expert Reviews
Radio Times
Radio Times

The Honor X8 isn't reinventing the wheel but it packages a good smartphone experience into a very affordable package. If you can abide by that tacky, plasticky back panel, then the X8 is a really solid budget option. Thanks to its Snapdragon 680 processor it packs good power efficiency and the abili...

- George Storr, Radio Times
Mirror
Mirror

The HONOR X8 is a good looking and very capable smartphone with everything the average user needs. Priority is placed on its screen and battery performance, but at the end of the day its price is the biggest draw here. For day to day usage the X8 does a fantastic job but for video editing and more h...

- James Ide, Mirror


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Common Questions


Honor backs up the X8 with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


If your X8 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Honor support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Honor's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
6.7"

The Honor X8's screen size is 6.7 inches with 1080 x 2388 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.4 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) Octa-core 2.4 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system (OS).

Camera
64+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 64+ MP, f/1.8 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
4000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 4000 mAh battery.

Honor X8 Specs

Overview
Release Date March 24, 2022
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 11

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Processor Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) Octa-core 2.4 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 6 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot No
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
64+ Megapixels, f/1.8, Wide
5+ Megapixels, f/2.2, Ultrawide
2+ Megapixels, f/2.4, Macro
2+ Megapixels, f/2.4, Depth
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels, f/2.5
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2388 pixels
Pixel Density 391 pixels
Size 6.7 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 4000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Up to 22.5 W
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, Ocean Blue
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.34 x 7.47 x 0.745 cm (6.4 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 177 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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