The Honor X series of smartphones for Huawei is somewhat iconic. Despite the presence of several parallel lines, it is with the incredible popularity of the 5X model that we can associate the rise of Honor in the eyes of world users as a separate brand that spun off from Huawei and became a separate brand a few years ago.
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Since then, Honor has been regularly updating its most interesting smartphone from the point of view of the optimal combination of price and features: Honor 6X and 7X have not gained, however, the same wild popularity, but the times are different now, the Chinese brothers throw too many mid-budget models on the market , which include the Honor X series. Whether the latest model of the family, honor x8, can surprise at least with something, we will try to understand in our new review.
Key Features of Honor X8
- SoC Huawei Kirin 710, 8 cores: 4×Cortex-A73 @2.2GHz, 4×Cortex-A53 @1.7GHz
- GPU Mali-G51 MP4
- Operating system Android 8, EMUI 8.1
- Display: 6.5′′ IPS touch screen, 2340×1080 (19.5:9), 397 ppi
- Random access memory (RAM) 4 GB, internal memory 64/128 GB
- microSD support (up to 400 GB)
- Support Nano-SIM (2 pcs.)
- GSM/WCDMA networks
- LTE FDD networks B1/3/7/8/20
- GPS/A-GPS, Glonass, BDS
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC
- Micro USB, USB OTG
- Headphone audio output (3.5 mm)
- Main camera 20 MP, f/1.8 + 2 MP; video 1080p60
- Front camera 16 MP, f/2.0
- Proximity and light sensors, magnetic field, gyroscope, accelerometer
- The fingerprint scanner
- Battery 3750 mAh
- Dimensions 160×77×7.8 mm
- Weight 175 g
Appearance and usability
Honor x8 received a bright and catchy design. Although the smartphone belongs to the number of inexpensive devices, with a “glass” back panel with a mirror backing, it looks much more expensive than its level.
True, you can’t call a smartphone sophisticated and elegant. The device is large and heavy, one might even say overweight. It fits in the hand with difficulty, but does not slip – the coating for the metal side frame is quite successful.
The screen
The screen has a notch notch that is not too large, but it has very rounded corners. In general, the display occupies 91% of the front surface area. The front and rear glass panels are symmetrically rounded to the sides and smoothly merge into the same rounded side frame.
The great news is that the Honor x8 supports the simultaneous installation of two Nano-SIM cards and one microSD memory card. Hot swapping of cards is supported.
The hardware buttons on the opposite side face are large, but smooth, they do not differ tactilely. Blindly, they are easily groped, but the move is harsh.
The cameras:
The cameras, of which there are two on the back side, are placed somehow not too gracefully, spaced apart from each other, while each one protrudes noticeably beyond the surface. The design with protruding “eyepieces” is very peculiar, it would be possible to somehow combine them into one block. However, when you touch the smartphone lying on the table, it does not sway, it lies steadily. The fingerprint scanner, installed right next to it, works quickly and clearly, without failures.
Interface connectors
Interface connectors are installed at the bottom, and, as usual, Chinese engineers for some reason did not take care to center them. Looks messy. In addition, instead of the modern USB Type-C, the outdated Micro-USB, which is inconvenient for its asymmetry, is again used. It’s good that there is a 3.5 mm audio output.
Honor x8 is offered in three colors: blue, black and red. The body did not receive protection from dust and moisture.
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