Honor recently launched the Honor 70 5G smartphone in Malaysia. This marks the first launch of the device outside of China. Along with the Honor 70 5G, the brand also launched the Honor Pad 8 for the first time in a market outside of China. So, let’s take a look at how much it costs and what specs and features the device packs.

Honor Pad 8 specs & features

The Pad 8 features a big 2-inch LCD display with a decent bezel size and a 10:6 aspect ratio. The screen itself has a 2K (2000×1200p) resolution with 195ppi pixel density and 350nits of peak brightness. For audio output, the tablet has a total of eight speakers on the side providing stereo sound.

Under the hood, the tablet houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset complemented by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has a 7,250mAh battery that has support for 22.5W fast charging. As for the operating system, it is the Android 12-based Magic UI 6.1 with Google Mobile Services built in.

Coming to the optics, the smartphone has a couple of 5MP cameras for the front and back. The one present in the front is located on the right side of the screen, making it convenient for video calls in landscape mode. The device measures just 6.9 mm in thickness.

Pricing

There is only one variant of the Pad 8 that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It costs RM1,399 ($312) in Malaysia, and if you pre-order it, you will receive a flip cover and a 1+1-year extended warranty for free.

The tablet is available only in a blue color option and can be pre-ordered from the official website, Honor Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Courts, Harvey Norman, Senheng, senQ, and Urban Republic.

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