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Honor Pad 8
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Honor Pad 8

Released: 2022, July 22Price: About 330 EURStatus: Available. Released 2022, July 29

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 (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
NFCNo
SIMNo
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
EDGENo
GPRSNo
Size12.0 inches, 409.9 cm, 2, (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 1B colors, 350 nits (typ)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
ModelHonor Pad 8
PriceAbout 330 EUR
RadioNo
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsDark Blue, Gold, Mint
ModelsHEY-W09
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, July 29
Weight520 g (1.15 lb)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Display1468:1 contrast ratio, 392 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsN/A
3G bandsN/A
4G bandsN/A
Charging22.5W wired
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2022, July 22
Announced2022, July 22
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions278.5 x 174.1 x 6.9 mm (10.96 x 6.85 x 0.27 in)
Resolution1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~194 ppi density)
TechnologyNo cellular connectivity
Loudspeaker-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 279242 (v9), GeekBench: 1545 (v5.1), GFXBench: 7.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningNo

Honor Pad 8 Overview

About Honor Pad 8 Honor Pad 8 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Honor Pad 8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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 Pad 8 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 Pad 8?

The Honor Pad 8 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 8 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 8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Pad 8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Pad 8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Pad 8.