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Honor X8
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Honor X8

Released: 2022, March 11Price: $ 117.00 / £ 127.99 / € 166.18Status: Available. Released 2022, March 24

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, Magic UI 4.2
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.7 inches, 108.7 cm, 2, (~89.1% 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 X8
Price$ 117.00 / £ 127.99 / € 166.18
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsTitanium Silver, Midnight Black, Ocean Blue
ModelsTFY-LX1, TFY-LX2, TFY-LX3
Single16 MP, f/2.5
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 24
Triple64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
Charging22.5W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM
Released2022, March 11
Announced2022, March 11
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions163.4 x 74.7 x 7.5 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Honor X8 Overview

About Honor X8 Honor X8 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Honor X8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB 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

Honor X8 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 X8?

The Honor X8 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 X8 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 X8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor X8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor X8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor X8.