The HONOR X8a will launch in the Philippines on March 14, 2023. The device boasts a 6.7-inch FHD+ edgeless display, a Helio G88 processor, and a 100MP triple rear camera system.
Aimed at young consumers, the Honor X8a features a sleek design with a gradient back panel that comes in black, silver, or blue colors. The 6.7-inch FHD+ edgeless display has minimal 1.1mm bezels with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 93.6 percent screen-to-body ratio.
The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The battery capacity is 4500mAh and supports 22.5W fast charging via USB-C.
The main highlight of the Honor X8a is its camera system, which features a 100MP primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture lens. The main camera can capture detailed photos and videos in various lighting conditions and modes, such as night mode, portrait mode, pro mode, panorama mode, etc.
The other two cameras are a 5MP ultra-wide & depth lens with a 120-degree field of view and a 2MP macro sensor. The front-facing camera is a 16MP shooter with an f/2.45 aperture and AI beautification features.
The Honor X8a runs on Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1 on top. It also supports dual SIM cards, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.
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As for the price, it will be announced on launch day. But if I have to guess, it could have a retail price of around ₱11,990 to ₱12,990.
The HONOR X8a will officially launch in the Philippines on March 14, 2023. You can catch the live stream on Facebook.
HONOR X8a specs
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2388×1080, 90Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB |
| Rear Camera | 100MP main 5MP ultra-wide & depth 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Network | 4G LTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| Others | Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C |
| OS | Magic UI 6.1, Android 12 |
| Colors | Cyan Lake, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black |
| Battery | 4500mAh battery, 22.5W Fast Charging |
