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Honor X8a
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Honor X8a

Released: 2023, February 08Price: $ 405.00 / £ 129.99 / € 120.18Status: Available. Released 2023, February 11

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12, Magic UI 6.1
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
NFCYes (CRT-LX1 only)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.7 inches, 108.7 cm, 2, (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
ModelHonor X8a
Price$ 405.00 / £ 129.99 / € 120.18
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsCyan Lake, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black
ModelsCRT-LX1, CRT-LX2, CRT-LX3
Single16 MP, f/2.5
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, February 11
Triple100 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF, 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight179 g (6.31 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
Charging22.5W wired, 50% in 30 min
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Released2023, February 08
Announced2023, February 08
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions162.9 x 74.5 x 7.5 mm (6.41 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Honor X8a Overview

About Honor X8a Honor X8a is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. Honor X8a has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM with Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 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

Honor X8a can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor X8a?

The Honor X8a 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 X8a 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 X8a void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor X8a will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor X8a run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor X8a.