Honor has unveiled a new mid-range phone dubbed the Honor X8b in Saudi Arabia. The handset is an enhanced version of the Honor X8, announced in March of this year. Instead of an LCD panel, the X8b features an AMOLED display, better cameras, and some other improvements. Here is a look at the specifications, features, and price of the X8b.

Honor X8b specifications and features

The Honor X8b measures 161.05 x 74.55 x 6.78mm and weighs 166 grams. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, 3240Hz PWM dimming, and a peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits. The device runs on Android 14 and Magic OS 7.2 UI, which comes with support for Magic Capsule notifications feature.

The pill-shaped cutout on the Honor X8b’s display houses a 50-megapixel selfie camera and a soft-LED flash. The back panel of the device features a 108-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

Under the hood, the Honor X8b features the Snapdragon 680 chipset and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 35W fast charging. The device comes in multiple configurations, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. The device comes with other features, such as a dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0G, GPS, a USB-C port, and a side-facing fingerprint sensor.

Honor X8b price and availability

In Saudi Arabia, the Honor X8b has a starting price of around ~$240. It comes in three shades: Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, and Glamorous Green. There is no information on which other markets will be receiving the X8b.

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Honor is reportedly working on two new smartphones, the Honor X7b and X8b. These smartphones have been spotted on the TDRA certification website, which suggests that they could be launched soon.

The TDRA certification is a requirement for electronic devices to comply with before they can be sold or distributed in the UAE. The fact that the Honor X7b and X8b have been certified by the TDRA suggests that they could be launched in the UAE soon.

Not much is known about the Honor X7b and X8b, but they are expected to be mid-range smartphones. 

In related news, the Honor X9b smartphone has been spotted on the Indian BIS certification website, indicating a potential launch in India soon. The Honor X9b boasts a 6.78-inch wide AMOLED display with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the Honor X9b packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor coupled with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. For photography enthusiasts, the smartphone features a triple-camera setup on the rear, comprising a 108 MP primary sensor, a 5 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2 MP macro lens.

On the front, the Honor X9b sports a 16 MP selfie camera. The smartphone runs MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13 out of the box. Keeping the lights on is a 5,800 mAh battery with support for 35W fast charging.

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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor is expected to launch a new device called the Honor X8B soon. This device will follow in the footsteps of the Honor X9B which made its debut last month in the UAE.

The X8B has now made an appearance on Singapore’s IMDA certification website with the model number LLY-LX2. While detailed specifications remain scarce, we can expect some information to be revealed as the device emerges on other certification websites.

In related news, the Honor X9B was spotted on the BIS certification database, indicating its impending release in the Indian market, marking Honor’s second return to the subcontinent.

Here’s a brief overview of the Honor X9B’s specifications: It boasts a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K screen resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and 1.07 billion colors. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, paired with the Adreno A710 GPU, and runs on MagicOS 7.2, based on Android 13. The device comes in two variants: 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage and a higher-end 12GB RAM with 256GB of storage.

The camera setup includes a 108MP primary camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera, while the front side features a 16MP selfie camera. It is equipped with a 5800mAh battery that supports 35W wired fast charging.

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