Launch report · Honor
Honor 8X: Big-screen budget phone with a glossy glass back.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2018·$180·Score 60/100
Honor 8X gave budget buyers a big 6.5" FHD+ display and a glossy glass-look back at $180, riding the capable Kirin 710. One of Honor's biggest-selling budget phones of 2018-2019.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.5" FHD+ IPS, notch
Chipset
Kirin 710
RAM
4/6 GB
Storage
64/128 GB + microSD
Battery
3750 mAh, 10W
Main camera
20 MP + 2 MP depth
Weight
175 g
What stands out
- Big FHD+ display + glossy back at $180
- 3750 mAh all-day battery
- microSD + 3.5 mm jack
What to watch
- No fast charging
- Kirin 710 modest
- 2 MP depth filler