HONOR X8a Unboxing and First Impressions

HONOR has officially launched a new mid-range smartphone in the Philippines. The Honor X8a features a 100-megapixel Ultra Camera System, an HONOR Edgeless display, a slim design, and an all-day battery.

Following the successful launches of the HONOR X9a and HONOR X7a, the brand is not slowing down its efforts to become more prominent in the local smartphone market with another premium smartphone, the HONOR X8a which boasts a 100-megapixel ultra camera that focuses on photography.

HONOR X8a Specs

Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
6.7-inch Full HD+ LTPS LCD display, 2388 x 1080 pixel resolution, 391ppi
90Hz refresh rate
2.0GHz MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core processor
Mali-G52 MC2 GPU

6GB/8GB RAM
128GB internal storage, non-expandable
100MP + 5MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro rear cameras, LED flash
16MP selfie camera

Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Face unlock
No headphone jack
Loudspeaker
Dual SIM, Dual standby

4G LTE
WIFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC (select models)
USB Type-C

Colors: Cyan Lake, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black

4,500mAh battery, 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge
179g

Unboxing
It comes packaged in a standard white box with the product information on the front and the technical specs on the bottom.

The box contains the HONOR X8a, a USB Type-C cable, a 22.5W charger, a SIM pin, some paper materials, and a free soft protective case. Unfortunately, it does not have a 3.5mm audio jack, so it's better to get wireless earbuds to use when listening to music or watching videos.

First Impressions
The HONOR X8a features a slim profile with only 7.48mm in depth and a weight of only 179g, as well as a square shape that fits well in the hand, making it easy and comfortable to use.

The ultra-thin frame, which is only 1.1 mm on each side, has made the screen area larger and better, thus enhancing the visual experience. It features a large, flat 6.7-inch screen with a screen-to-body ratio of 93.6% and a refresh rate of 90Hz.

The Cyan Lake version, which is the one we have, shimmers when struck by light and looks quite premium; it's also available in other colors, including Titanium Silver and Midnight Black.

The phone's volume rocker and power button (which also doubles as a fingerprint scanner) are located on the right side. The buttons feel good when you press them, and the fingerprint reader lets you open the phone quickly and easily.

The SIM tray is positioned on the opposite side and can accommodate two nano SIM cards. However, there is no microSD card support for additional storage space.

The bottom of the phone has the usual primary microphone, USB Type-C port, and loudspeaker; however, it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, as we mentioned earlier. If you wish to use your wired earphones, you will need a type-C adapter to make it work.

The camera systems at the back boast a 100MP (f/1.9) main camera, a 5MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide and depth camera, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro camera. 

Sample Camera shots:

The 100MP primary camera can intelligently identify a variety of scenes and use its super-resolution to take stunning photos. It has a large camera bulge, but thanks to the included case, it can be set on a table without fear of scratching the lens.

First impressions of the Honor X8a show that it is a strong mid-range smartphone that promises excellent value. This phone is attractive thanks to its sleek design, huge and smooth display, improved performance, and good battery life. The camera system with a 100-megapixel sensor on the back looks promising, and we can't wait to use this phone as our daily driver and test its camera capabilities.

Stay tuned for the full review soon.

The HONOR X8a is available in three stunning colors: all-new Cyan Lake, dazzling Titanium Silver, and classic Midnight Black. From March 14 to 24, 2023 it will be available for pre-order for only ₱10,990 with FREE HONOR Earbuds worth ₱1,590 via all HONOR kiosks and partner online stores – Lazada (http://bit.ly/40iFPjB), Shopee (http://bit.ly/3mNbds1), and Tiktok Shop (http://bit.ly/3ZYbqqy).

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