Honor 8X
The Honor 8X is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 710 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.5" · 160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm (6.31 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetKirin 710 (12 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera20 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓6.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,750 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 710 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, September. Released 2018, September
Also Known As
Also known as Honor View 10 LiteVersions: JSN-L11, JSN-L21, JSN-L22 (Global), JSN-L23 (USA), JSN-L42 (Asia); JSN-AL00, JSN-TL00 (China)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710 (12 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
397 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
20 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
1080p@30/60fps, 480fps, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,750 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
175g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm (6.31 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 8X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Honor 8X has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Honor 8X charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Yes, the Honor 8X supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Honor 8X SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor 8X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 8X ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0.
The Honor 8X uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Honor 8X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor 8X has 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX.
