| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $220.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 160 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2018, September. Released 2018, September |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm (6.31 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 103.2 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~397 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 |
| Chipset | Kirin 710 (12 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Main Camera | Dual |
20 MP, f/1.8, 27 mm (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 480fps, stereo sound rec. | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes (JSN-L21 only) | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Pink |
| Models | JSN-L22, JSN-L42, JSN-L11, JSN-L21, JSN-L21, JSN-L23, JSN-AL00, JSN-TL00, JSN-AL00a | |
| SAR EU | 0.72 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 220 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
AnTuTu: 137276 (v7) GeekBench: 5651 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1234:1 (nominal), 3.113 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 67dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 81dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -92.3dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 96h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Honor 8X
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Honor 8X enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 6.5 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Kirin 710 (12 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 20MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 3750mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Honor 8X presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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