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Manila Bulletin devider Technews devider HONOR X8b breaks the mold of affordable smartphones

HONOR X8b breaks the mold of affordable smartphones

Published Feb 24, 2024 04:10 am

At A Glance

  • The HONOR X8b redefines affordability with its sleek and slim design, making it one of the thinnest smartphones in its class. Weighing a mere 166g, the device combines a robust build with an eye-catching art deco glam design on leather-like material. It offers a premium feel without sacrificing comfort, ensuring a sophisticated and fingerprint-free user experience.
  • The HONOR X8b is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, delivering efficient and powerful performance. Running on the latest MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13, the smartphone ensures a smooth and seamless user experience. The inclusion of HONOR RAM Turbo technology provides 16GB of RAM (8GB + 8GB), enhancing multitasking capabilities. With up to 512GB of storage, users can enjoy ample space for apps, media, and more. 
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In smartphones, quality and functionality are often associated with a high price.  But you know what? It doesn't have to be.  Quality and functionality come at a very reasonable price with the HONOR X8b. 

The HONOR X8b is the latest addition to the HONOR X series of smartphones and like its other siblings, the HONOR X8b offers good value for money.   
 

Compared to other mid-range smartphones, the HONOR X8b stands out specifically because of these features:

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Feels as good as it looks

Considered one of the thinnest affordable smartphones, the HONOR X8b is slim, sleek and sexy.   It is amazingly light, weighing only 166g.  Apart from its robust build, is the eye-catching rear featuring an art deco glam design on a material that looks and feels like real leather.  This gives the whole device a sophisticated and premium feel.  Not at all slippery when held and leaves no fingerprints or other unsightly marks.  

A visual symphony

The HONOR X8b features a stunning 6.7-inch Eye-comfort Bright AMOLED display.  It boasts an HBM (High Brightness Mode) of 1200nits and a peak brightness of 2000nits.  This ensures good screen visibility even in direct sunlight.  Users get to experience polished and premium visuals.  With a 90Hz refresh rate, users will definitely notice the smooth and fluid response when scrolling through websites and reduced motion blur when playing games or watching action-packed videos. 

The device also features a 3240Hz PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Dimming.  By rapidly turning the pixels on and off, the display can adjust its overall brightness.  This allows the display to adjust to different lighting conditions reducing eye strain and fatigue even when you use the smartphone for extended periods. 

Photography redefined

The HONOR X8b has a triple camera system featuring a 108MP main camera equipped with ISOCELL HM6 mobile image sensor.  What it does, specifically to a 108MP camera is that it can capture detailed images.  There'll be no significant loss in image quality even when zoomed or cropped.  And through its Nonapixel Plus, you can get brighter and clearer images even in low light conditions.  Together with the 108MP main camera are the Wide and Depth camera and the 2MP Macro.  A robust 50MP front camera is also a big plus for selfie enthusiasts.

Smartly efficient and powerful

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, running on the latest MagicOS 7.2 (based on Android 13), a 16GB (8GB + 8GB) of RAM thanks to HONOR RAM Turbo technology and up to 512GB storage, for a budget smartphone, these numbers deserves a praise.  Pretty impressive and generous, if I may say so.  Just imagine what a 512GB storage can hold!  Multitasking is smooth and seamless, moving from one app to another is quick and without delay.  

There are three colors available for the HONOR X8b: Glamorous Green, Titanium Silver, and Midnight Black.   With these colors, you're sure to find a perfect match that reflects your personality and style.

From vibrant displays, powerful processors, excellent triple camera system and more than sufficient storage space, all these and a lot more,  the HONOR X8b is a feature-packed smartphone that doesn't come with a hefty price tag.

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