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Honor 8X Max
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Honor 8X Max

Released: 2018, SeptemberPrice: About 250 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, September

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie), EMUI 9
CPUOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Dual16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size7.12 inches, 127.8 cm, 2, (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor 8X Max
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red
ModelsARE-AL00, ARE-L22HN, ARE-AL10
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, September
Weight210 g (7.41 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - Global
Charging18W wired, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, September
Announced2018, September
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions177.6 x 86.3 x 8.1 mm (6.99 x 3.40 x 0.32 in)
Resolution1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~350 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor 8X Max Overview

About Honor 8X Max Honor 8X Max is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Honor 8X Max has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 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 8X Max 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 8X Max?

The Honor 8X Max 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 8X Max 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 8X Max void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 8X Max run?

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