HONOR
Honor X8 5G
RM 779.00
Price last checked: 4 Mar 2025. Confirm current price before buying.
5G on a budget is the main pitch here. The Snapdragon 480+ chipset paired with Adreno 619 graphics handles everyday apps and light gaming fine, and it's built on an 8nm process so it shouldn't run hot under normal use. The 6.5-inch TFT LCD isn't sharp by flagship standards at 720 x 1600, but it's a workable size for browsing and video with a 20:9 aspect ratio.
Battery life is where this phone earns its keep. A 5000mAh cell with 22.5W fast charging means you're not tethered to a charger all day. The rear setup leads with a 48MP main sensor with PDAF, backed by 2MP macro and depth lenses, while the front camera sits at 8MP for calls and selfies. Storage comes in at 128GB with 6GB RAM, and there's a microSDXC slot if you need more room.
Honor X8 5G price in Malaysia starts from RM779. It ships in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue, and side-mounted fingerprint unlock keeps things quick.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Release 2022, Jul |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| RAM & Storage | 128GB 6GB RAM |
| External Storage | microSDXC |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery Fast charging 22.5W |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Display type | TFT LCD |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 163.7 x 75.1 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 194 g (6.84 oz) |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ocean Blue |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (VNE-N41 only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | Triple: 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps Selfie: 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Honor X8 5G support 5G?
Yes, the Honor X8 5G supports 5G, per its listed network specs: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor X8 5G have?
The Honor X8 5G comes with 128GB 6GB RAM.
What's the battery capacity of the Honor X8 5G?
The Honor X8 5G has a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery<br>Fast charging 22.5W battery.
Is the Honor X8 5G still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Honor X8 5G is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2022, Jul).