Honor X8 Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Honor X8 - optional continuation of the ruler

The X-series of smartphones by the Chinese corporation Honor has always been distinguished by an excellent combination of performance, beauty of the exterior and a reasonable price, but times change things not always for the better. The severity of US sanctions, as well as separation from the parent company, still prevent the recent market leader from recovering. Perhaps that is why we are increasingly dealing with passing models like the hero of today's review.

The design of the device deserves praise. Few representatives of the middle price category are ready to offer such narrow screen frames, backed up by thoughtful body colors and memorable camera design. In addition, the relevance of the appearance of the phone is achieved through a 16-megapixel selfie camera in the display and the combination of a fingerprint scanner and a power button on the side of the device. The 6.7-inch IPS-screen does not upset, even sophisticated users will criticize its brightness margin. Of course, AMOLED displays are more interesting in this regard, but the OGS panel in question also has competitive advantages. This is a FullHD + resolution, and a 90-Hz picture refresh rate, and the complete absence of a PWM effect, thanks to which even people who are sensitive to it will be able to handle their mobile assistant for hours.

But the technical characteristics came out ambiguous. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 CPU, 6GB of RAM and the Adreno 610 GPU are great for everyday work, it's not easy to see stuttering in the Android 11 interface, and undemanding applications launch relatively quickly. But the gaming capabilities of the chipset are limited, so you can't dream of smoothness in the same Genshin Impact. Minimal graphics presets do not save the situation, but it is quite possible to play projects like PUBG. The advantage of the used processor was its low power consumption. Even from a small 4000mAh battery, the device works for about a day and a half without the need to search for outlets. Internal storage expansion is not provided, but not everyone will need it with 128GB of ROM .

The 64-megapixel main sensor is combined with three virtually useless 5- and 2-megapixel modules, which, however, do not detract from the dignity of this camera. The buyer, even without photography experience, will be able to capture detailed shots for social networks in daylight. For clear evening shots without excess noise, you need to make several takes. They saved money on stereo sound, and the only speaker is far from the loudest record holder. The lack of NFC contactless payment is also upsetting. These and previously indicated shortcomings leave the gadget in the shadow of more technologically advanced and productive opponents at a similar price tag.