Honor X8b: First Impressions; Sample Photos & Vlog sample
Table of contents:
Overview
The Honor X8a from last year has been replaced with the Honor X8b. This is targeted at consumers on a tight budget who yet wish to utilize Honor’s high-quality smartphones.
The Philippines will host the official launch of this smartphone on February 21, 2024.
The Honor X8b, which offers an impressive 512GB of internal storage, might be your next purchase this year.
This is our initial review of the Honor X8b.
Honor X8b specs
Android 13, MagicOS 7.2
Dual SIM, Dual standby
6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2412 x 1080 pixel resolution, 394ppi
90Hz refresh rate, 2000-nits peak brightness
2.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor
8GB RAM
Adreno 610 GPU
128GB/256GB/512GB internal storage, non-expandable
50MP front camera
108MP(f/1.8, PDAF) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
HSPA+, 4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB-C
Dimensions: 161.1 x 74.6 x 6.8mm
Weight: 166g
Colors: Glamorous Green, Midnight Black, Titanium Silver
4,500mAh non-removable battery, 35W wired charging
Unboxing
The retail package comes with all the standard items.
You’ll get a white USB Type-C cable, a free transparent case, the 35W SuperCharge wall charger, documentation, a SIM ejector, and the Honor X8b.
Are you ready to pre-order? Check the these official stores of Honor Philippines below.
- Shopee – https://shope.ee/7pU99vjj0M
- Lazada – https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.8FclS?cc
- Tiktok –
First impressions
HONOR X8b is easy to hold thanks to its thin size of only 7 mm and light weight of only 166g. Users can quickly tell it’s light and thin, which makes it easy to use in everyday situations.
Under its stylish exterior, the HONOR X8b is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor that runs at 2.4 GHz and is paired with an Adreno 610 GPU to make games and videos smooth. With 8GB of RAM and 8GB of HONOR Turbo RAM, we expect apps to switch between each other smoothly and switching between tasks to be easy.
The HONOR X8b also has a massive of storage space, with 512GB of onboard memory.
The device has a big 4,500mAh battery that lets you use it for a long time on a single charge. It also works with the 35W Honor’s Super Charge USB charging, so you can quickly charge the battery.
The standard Type-C port, speaker, and microphone are on the bottom of the device, making it easy to link and listen.
When we turn the device on, we see a bright 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels. The screen has an impressive peak brightness of 2000 nits and a smooth refresh rate of 90Hz.
It provides clear images and true colors for a more immersive watching experience.
This strong set of hardware is more than enough for our needs, whether they are for work, fun, or everyday jobs.
Camera samples
The 108MP triple camera is very easy to use. It captures images fast, and most of all, it delivers pretty good-quality images.
Sample video vlogging
Price & availability
Based on the price of last year’s Honor X8a, the local pricing might be quite similar to that.
Please check out our posts on our Tech Patrol Facebook page for the official pricing during the official launch on February 21.
See also: Honor X8a review by Tech Patrol
Final words
If you missed last year’s Honor X8a, you should not miss this one. There’s a massive upgrade on the Honor X8b that you’ll appreciate. The massive storage, the camera, and the fast charger that come with the retail box.
Stay tuned for our full review.
