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Honor X8a

Honor X8a

Brand: HONOR
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.7" Inch
  • Camera: 100MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4-12GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio G88
  • Battery: 4500mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, February 11
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
  • Body: 179g, 7.5mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands LTE
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2023, February 08
Status Available. Released 2023, February 11

Body

Dimensions 162.9 x 74.5 x 7.5 mm (6.41 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Weight 179 g (6.31 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD, 90Hz
Size 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Chipset Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 100 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF
Second Camera 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.5
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (CRT-LX1 only)
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Virtual proximity sensing

Battery

Type Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging 22.5W wired, 50% in 30 min

Misc

Colors Cyan Lake, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black
Models CRT-LX1, CRT-LX2, CRT-LX3
Price About 170 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.7
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Attractive, lightweight, and slim design that feels premium in hand.
  2. High-resolution 100MP main camera capable of taking detailed, clear, and vibrant photos.
  3. Large 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate.
  4. Provides 128GB of internal storage, offering ample space for apps and media.
  5. Equipped with a 16MP front camera that delivers decent, social-media-ready selfies.
  6. 4500mAh battery provides solid, all-day battery life.
  7. 22.5W fast-charging support allows for a quick top-up of the battery.
  8. Very thin bezels offer an immersive viewing experience and high screen-to-body ratio.
  9. Reliable and fast side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
  10. Solid, sturdy build quality despite using a plastic, matte back finish.

CONS

  1. Powered by the older, entry-level MediaTek Helio G88 chipset.
  2. No 5G connectivity support, restricting it to 4G networks.
  3. Below-average mono speaker that is not ideal for media consumption.
  4. No 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio, requiring an adapter.
  5. No microSD card slot for expanding storage beyond the internal 128GB.
  6. The 5MP ultrawide camera produces underwhelming images with poor detail.
  7. Low-light and night photography is poor, resulting in grainy images.
  8. Ships with an older Android 12-based operating system, rather than a newer version.
  9. Screen lacks Widevine L1 certification, restricting HD streaming on Netflix/Prime Video.
  10. Maximum display brightness is insufficient for comfortable viewing in direct sunlight.

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