Honor X8a

Honor Feb 11, 2023

Overview

The Honor X8a is a 2023 smartphone from Honor. It features a 6.7" LTPS LCD display with 1080 x 2388 px resolution (391 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 (12 nm process), 6GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. The camera system features a 100MP Standard main sensor with f/1.9 aperture, accompanied by 5MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 22.5W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 12. Available in multiple configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, Cyan Lake.

Basic Information

Honor X8a
BrandHonor
ModelHonor X8a
Launch DateSaturday, February 11, 2023
Release Year2023
Dimensions162.9 × 74.5 × 7.5 mm
Weight179 g
Volume91.02 cm³
Available Colors
  • Midnight Black
  • Titanium Silver
  • Cyan Lake

Honor X8a was released on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The phone measures 162.9 × 74.5 × 7.5 mm with a volume of 91.02 cm³ and weighs 179g. It features a 6.7" LTPS LCD display with 1080 x 2388 px resolution (391 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, Cyan Lake.

Display

Size6.7"
TypeLTPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2388 px
Pixel Density391 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Honor X8a features a 6.7" LTPS LCD display with 1080 x 2388 px resolution (391 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
Environmental Sensors
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Honor X8a features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes compass.

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging22.5W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Honor X8a is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 22.5W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G88
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 12 nm
  • max freq: 2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUArm Mali-G52 MC2 @ 1000MHz
RAM & Storage6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB
Honor X8a Versions:
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score253,700 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gravity
Audio FeaturesN/A
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4500 mAh

The Honor X8a is equipped with MediaTek Helio G88 built on 12 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Arm Mali-G52 MC2 running at 1000MHz. The device comes with 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 253,700 points. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4500 mAh battery. The Honor X8a is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Honor X8a supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Honor X8a comes with Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Honor X8a uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Honor X8a features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Honor X8a includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Honor X8a supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Honor X8a features a 3-camera setup with a 100MP Standard main sensor (f/1.9). The Honor X8a also includes a 5MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Honor X8a uses a 16MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture. The Honor X8a's camera system includes Digital zoom, Triple camera, Digital image stabilization.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 100 MP
Aperture: f/1.9
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 16 MP
Aperture: f/2.45

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version12
Max OS Version

The Honor X8a runs on Android 12. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 160.00
USD 173.38 		128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 405.00
USD 405.00 		128 GB 8 GB
AliExpress USD 175.00
USD 175.00 		128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 160.00
USD 173.38 		128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 405.00
USD 405.00 		128 GB 8 GB
AliExpress USD 175.00
USD 175.00 		128 GB 8 GB