HONOR X8b priced only ₱12,999: 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, 108MP rear, 50MP selfie cameras

The HONOR X8b has arrived in the Philippines boasting impressive camera capabilities, an immersive display, and a stylish design, all at an affordable price point at only PHP 12,999USD 222INR 18,778EUR 211CNY 1,613.

It features a triple camera system at the rear, with a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM6 primary sensor that captures stunning detail. Housed in a pill-shaped notch at the front is the 50-megapixel selfie camera also offers a wide field of view. With its Auto Switch Field of View (FoV) feature, it captures group selfies and preserves the details in the backdrop with ease.

The 6.7-inch Full HD+ display is a bright AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. Its display also reach up to 2000 nits of peak brightness providing remarkable visibility under direct sunlight. And with 3240Hz PWM dimming, users get protection from eye strain, making it ideal for digital-savvy users who spend a long time on their smartphones.

Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, configured with 16GB extended RAM and spacious 512GB onboard storage.

Despite its powerful features, the X8b remains slim and lightweight, measuring just 6.78mm thick and weighing only 166g. The 4500mAh battery promises long-lasting performance, and 35W fast charging ensures you can quickly power up when needed.

The HONOR X8b runs Android 13 with MagicOS 7.2, offering a range of smart features for a seamless user experience. These include the handy HONOR Personal Knowledge Center, Multi-window Switching and APP suggestions.

HONOR X8b specs:
6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display
2412*1080 pixels, 90Hz refresh
2000 nits (peak) brightness
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
8-cores, up to 2.4GHz
8GB RAM (+8GB extended memory)
512GB storage
Triple rear cameras:
– 108MP f/1.75 main
– 5MP ultrawide
– 2MP macro
50MP f/2.1 selfie shooter (pill-shaped notch, LED flash)
Dual nano-SIM
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo
USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
MagicOS 7.2 Android 13
4500mAh battery
35W HONOR SuperCharge
161.05 x 74.55 x 6.78 mm
~166g
Glamorous Green, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black

Price and availability

The HONOR X8b is priced at PHP 12,999USD 222INR 18,778EUR 211CNY 1,613. Pre-orders made until February 23, 2024, will receive a free pair of HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds worth PHP 1,499USD 26INR 2,165EUR 24CNY 186. It’s available offline and online at HONOR Experience and Partner stores, Shopee 12, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

For those seeking flexible payment options, the HONOR X8b can be purchased through Home Credit. This plan offers 0% interest for monthly installments as low as PHP 519USD 9INR 750EUR 8CNY 64, spread over 18 months.