To provide HONOR’s revolutionary technology solutions to Middle East users, global technology brand HONOR today unveiled the HONOR X8, the latest member of the HONOR X Series, a collection of cutting-edge technology, features, and style. The HONOR X8 is a watershed moment in the series; it sets the bar high by offering customers an exquisitely slim and stylish design, a large screen with ultra-narrow bezels, and an advanced memory capability via the HONOR RAM Turbo, an HONOR technology that outperforms expectations and provides a fluid user experience. The debut of the HONOR X Series in the Middle East market is the brand’s first since becoming a completely autonomous brand and follows the successful launch of the HONOR 50 Series, which expands the brand’s product line and brings HONOR’s powerful technology to all users. The HONOR X8 will be available in the UAE for AED 899 (6GB+128GB) and is powered by Android 11 with Google Mobile Services (GMS).
HONOR announced the opening of a company-owned online store in the UAE – HONOR Online Store – in response to the Middle East consumer purchasing pattern shift toward online shopping and to make HONOR products more accessible to an increasing number of customers. HONOR products will now be accessible online through the store in a variety of categories, including phones, laptops, wearables, and accessories.
With online payment, HONOR Online Store will also support cash on delivery as an option for purchase. Customers will be provided with 1 year of warranty for products listed on the store and have an option of return within 7days, free of cost. Additionally, HONOR will also provide support Live Chat and call center customer support available all week from 9 am to 9 pm.
HONOR X8 will also be available on the HONOR Online Store and as an opening offer, the first 100 smartphone consumers will receive an exclusive gift box and get free shipping. The offer is valid till March 31st only.
The Smart Memory Expansion Technology: HONOR RAM Turbo
A lot of memory can be stored on the HONOR X8. It also has HONOR RAM Turbo, which turns a small amount of Read Only Memory (ROM) into RAM, which makes the phone more efficient and allows users to enjoy faster speeds and an easier time loading apps and content. This is a great feature for people who like their apps and content to load quickly. HONOR RAM Turbo expands RAM by compressing apps that aren’t being used, which means you can open up to 20 apps at the same time without sacrificing speed or efficiency. The technology makes sure that background processes don’t get killed when people switch apps. This means that people can take a call or write a message while they’re playing games or watching movies. In the background, apps will still be running. Users can pick up where they left off.
The HONOR X8 is a powerful smartphone that runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Mobile Platform, which is a 6nm processor that is designed to run faster and use less power.
Super Narrow Bezels and 6.7-inch HONOR FullView Display
When it comes to smartphones, the HONOR X8 has the thinnest bezels in the business. This means that it has a screen-to-body ratio of 93.6 percent, which is the highest for phones of the same grade and category. HONOR came up with a new glue dispensing method that allowed the left and right frames of the HONOR X8 to be compressed to 1.1mm, while the top frame is only 1.15mm thick.
HONOR X8 has a 6.7-inch screen [Data from HONOR labs]. Round corners make the screen’s diagonal length 6.7 inches when measured in the standard rectangle. [The actual viewable area is a little less than that]. HONOR FullView screen. The screen has a resolution of 2388×1080 pixels. It has 16.7 million colours, which improves clarity and makes it easier to see what you’re looking at. It’s great for watching movies, looking at photos, and playing games.
Worry-Free Battery Life with 22.5W SuperCharge
Guaranteeing long-lasting battery life for users, the HONOR X8 comes equipped with a 4000mAh battery with 22.5W HONOR Wired SuperCharge capability, delivering up to 13 hours of YouTube video content, 19 hours of web browsing and 9.3 hours of gaming. With the help of SuperCharge, in just ten minutes, gamers can juice up their device with enough charge which enables 100 minutes of gaming, ensuring them to rapidly power up their device, enjoy their favourite game without having to worry about running out of power.
Premium Photography Capabilities for Spectacular Image Capture
Bringing a beyond exceptional photography experience, the HONOR X8 boasts a Quad Camera setup, including a 64MP Main Camera, an 5MP Wide Angle Camera, a 2M Sensing Macro Camera and a 2M Sensing Bokeh Camera.
Perfect for budding photographers and creators who love to capture content on the go and record special moments with family and friends, the 64MP ultra-clear camera offers an exceptional photography experience especially at night or low-light scenario and allows users to capture more detail and vivid photos. The 5MP Wide Angle Camera with a 120o angle of view and a f/2.2 aperture allows users to capture more elements in the frame with greater ease and convenience.
Exquisite Design with Ultra Slim and Lightweight Body
Incredibly thin, sleek, and stylish, the HONOR X8 has been designed with an ultra slim and lightweight body, coming in at just 7.45mm thick and weighing just 177g. Boasting a flat-edge design and elegant rounded corners on all four sides, the HONOR X8 fits comfortably in the palm of a hand, and can effortlessly slide into small handbags and pockets, ensuring users will never be weighed down.
Consumers can pre-order the latest smartphone HONOR X8 starting from March 17th to 23rd via HONOR Online Store, Sharaf DG, Jumbo, Emax, Ecity, Carrefour, Axiom, Amazon and Noon and get an exclusive gift the HONOR CHOICE Earbuds X worth up to AED 149. HONOR X8 will officially go for sale on March 24th, 2022.
