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Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP

Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

90%

5.3

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of smartphones
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

25%

4.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

5.1

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

6.2

Connectivity

4%

1.6

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 93% of smartphones
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 434 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 72% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

25%

4.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

5.1

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

6.2

Connectivity

4%

1.6

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

5.3
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 434 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 7 points, which is higher than 65.1% of smartphones.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.8
Brand name
Honor
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G88
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G88
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G88 processor model which is slower than processors in 89.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.6% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 88.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 83% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.92 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2388 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2388 px
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2388 px which is lower than that of 66% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Pixel density
391 ppi
Pixel density
391 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 391 ppi which is lower than that of 65.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
22.5 W
Charging speed
22.5 W
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 22.5 W which is slower than in 72.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162.9 mm
Height
162.9 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.9 mm which is shorter than 59.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Width
74.5 mm
Width
74.5 mm
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.5 mm which is narrower than 76.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.5 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.5 mm which is thinner than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Weight
179 g
Weight
179 g
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 179 g which is lighter than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1% of smartphones.
Device volume
83,916 cm³
Device volume
83,916 cm³
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 83,916 cm³ which is smaller than 86.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
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Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    41 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 8.8% lighter
    Weight
    179 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (179 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    179 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 1.5 mm narrower
    Width
    74.5 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor X8a
    the average smartphone
    Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.23 vs 8.000).
    8.23 vs 8
  • 2.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor X8a
    the average smartphone
    Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.23 vs 8.000).
    8.23 vs 8
  • 52.9% cheaper
    Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£170 vs £260).
    £170 vs £260
  • 28.8% more popular
    Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.01 vs 5.4).
    7.01 vs 5.44
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    100 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    41 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 8.8% lighter
    Weight
    179 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (179 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    179 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.5 mm narrower
    Width
    74.5 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G88
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 7.4% worse value for money
    Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.83 vs 7.3).
    6.83 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G88
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 29.3% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    7,619
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,619 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,619 vs 10,783
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 53.5% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    438
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (438 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    438 vs 942
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.0 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 34.5% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,800 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 52% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,217
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,217 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,217 vs 2,533
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 10.5% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    850 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (850 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    850 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 84.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    189
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (189 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    189 vs 1,226
  • 68.8% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    320 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (320 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    320 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 47.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    13.41 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (13.4 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    13.41 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    NX Bit
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • 81.3% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    48
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (48 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    48 vs 256
  • Supports older OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.1
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL version 3.2.
    3.1 vs 3.2
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.92 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    391 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (391 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    391 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2388 px
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2388 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2388 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 14% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    676 min
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (676 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    676 min vs 786 min
  • 31.8% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    22.5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (22.5 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    22.5 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    February 2023
    2023 vs 2024

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What we like about Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB)

  • Elegant and lightweight design with extremely thin bezels
  • Sharp 6.7-inch display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate
  • Capable 100MP main camera for well-lit outdoor photography
  • Reliable and fast side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Solid battery life that can last up to two days with light use

What we don't like about Honor X8a (6GB + 128GB)

  • Underpowered MediaTek Helio G88 chipset leads to occasional lag and stuttering
  • Poor low-light camera performance with noticeable grain and lack of stabilization
  • Mono speaker provides an underwhelming audio experience for media
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack and no official water resistance rating
  • Slow charging speeds (22.5W) compared to some budget competitors

Verdict

The Honor X8a 6GB + 128GB variant is a sleek, budget-friendly smartphone featuring a large 6.7-inch Edgeless Display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth viewing. Its standout feature is the versatile 100MP rear main camera, complemented by 5MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro lenses, designed for high-resolution photography. Powered by the Mediatek Helio G88 processor and a 4500mAh battery supporting 22.5W Fast Charging, it offers reliable everyday performance. A primary con is the absence of 5G connectivity, and it uses Magic UI 6.1 based on Android S, which lacks pre-installed Google Mobile Services in some regions.

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