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Honor X8 5G
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Honor X8 5G

Released: 2022, July 25Price: About 170 EURStatus: Available. Released 2022, August 15

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 (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460)
GPUAdreno 619
NFCYes (VNE-N41 only)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size6.5 inches, 102.0 cm, 2, (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor X8 5G
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioUnspecified
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsMidnight Black, Ocean Blue
ModelsVNE-N41
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, August 15
Triple48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight194 g (6.84 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
5G bandsSA/NSA
Charging22.5W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 6GB RAM
Released2022, July 25
Announced2022, July 25
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions163.7 x 75.1 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Honor X8 5G Overview

About Honor X8 5G Honor X8 5G is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Honor X8 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 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 5G 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 5G?

The Honor X8 5G 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 5G 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 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor X8 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor X8 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor X8 5G.