After a bit of teasing, the HONOR X8a has officially launched in the Philippines. Hot on the heels of the X7a, the X8a is placed a bit higher than its sister and comes upgraded with a 100MP f/1.9 main camera. The smartphone also upgrades its chipset with a MediaTek Helio G88 complemented by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Its 100MP primary camera is backed by a 5MP f/2.2 ultrawide and a 2MP f/2.4 macro lens. Selfies can be taken with a 16MP f/2.45 front-facing camera. Its battery is reduced to only 4,500mAh for a smaller profile but charging speeds at the same since its USB-C port supports HONOR 22.5W SuperCharge.
The screen is a 6.7-inch 2388 x 1080 panel running at 90Hz for smoother gameplay and usage. It will run on Android 12 with MagicUI 6.1 and will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on its power button.
Check out its specifications below:
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Screen | 6.7-inch LTPS, 2388 x 1080, 90Hz |
| RAM | 8GB |
| OS | Android 12, MagicUI 6.1 |
| Rear Camera | 100MP f/1.9 Main, 5MP f/2.2 Ultrawide, 2MP f/2.4 Macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP f/2.45 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Network | WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C |
| Connectivity | Dual-SIM, 4G LTE |
| Battery | 4,500mAh, HONOR 22.5W SuperCharge |
| Others | Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 74.5 x 7.48mm |
| Weight | 179g |
| Colors | Cyan Lake, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black |
The HONOR X8a is priced at PhP 10,990 in the Philippines. Until March 24, 2023, it will come bundled with a pair of Honor Earbuds worth PhP 1,590 for free. You can get it through the official HONOR Shopee and Lazada stores and authorized retailers nationwide.
