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Honor Pad X8b
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Honor Pad X8b

Released: 2026, February 13Price: About 150 EURStatus: Available. Released 2026, February 13

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General

Brand
Honor
Model
Honor Pad X8b
Released
2026, February 13
Status
Available. Released 2026, February 13
Price
About 150 EUR
OS
Android 16, MagicOS 10
Dimensions
256.9 x 168.5 x 7.3 mm (10.11 x 6.63 x 0.29 in)
Weight
496 g (1.09 lb)
Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
SIM
Nano-SIM

Display

Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
Size
11.0 inches, 347.5 cm, 2, (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~207 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Internal
128GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC

Camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.0
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only
3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - cellular model only
4G bands
LTE - cellular model only
Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
No
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer

Other

Colors
Space Gray
Models
NDL2-W09
Announced
2026, February 13
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

Honor Pad X8b Overview

About Honor Pad X8b Honor Pad X8b is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. Honor Pad X8b has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for Honor Pad X8b is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor Pad X8b?

The Honor Pad X8b supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor Pad X8b support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor Pad X8b void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Pad X8b will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Pad X8b run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Pad X8b.

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