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Honor X8d
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Honor X8d

Released: 2025, DecemberStatus: Available. Released 2025, December

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General

Brand
Honor
Model
Honor X8d
Released
2025, December
Status
Available. Released 2025, December
OS
Android 15, MagicOS 10
Dimensions
162.9 x 76.3 x 7.5 mm (6.41 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
188 g (6.63 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Size
6.77 inches, 110.9 cm, 2, (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC

Camera

Single
16 MP, (wide)
Dual
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF, OIS, 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
45W wired

Network

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

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (ultrasonic)

Other

Colors
Black, Gray, Blue
Announced
2025, December
Loudspeaker
Yes

Honor X8d Overview

About Honor X8d Honor X8d is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Honor X8d has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 , 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 X8d 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 X8d?

The Honor X8d 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 X8d 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 X8d void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor X8d will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor X8d run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor X8d.

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