My Next Tablet · 13/12/2024
Hands-on review · lab tests, gaming and battery test
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is hard to recommend at its current price; it's only worth it if heavily discounted.
Likes- Solid everyday performance with a 90 Hz display
- Metal design with well-made buttons
- Multitasking features work well
- Two years of software updates
Dislikes- Speakers are tiny and poor, not suited to entertainment
- Maximum 400 nits, struggles in sunlight
- Low graphics performance for gaming
- No headphone jack
BeTecnologia · 08/01/2025
Hands-on review · performance, cameras, price and value
Honor Pad X8a WiFi offers strong value, with the most balanced price-quality mix the reviewer has seen.
Likes- Good price-quality balance
- Smooth performance for everyday use
- Split screen runs up to four apps at once
- Seven years of software updates
Dislikes- Cameras are only average, not a standout
- Video call quality is not especially good
- Not a standout tablet overall
GrupoReviews · 23/11/2024
Full review · design, performance, camera and battery
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is hard to beat for its price, with a well-rounded experience and strong battery life.
Likes- Aluminium design that feels well built
- Good screen and speakers
- Battery lasts several days
- Fine for daily use and multiwindow work
Dislikes- App launches are slow
- Noticeable stutter in demanding games
- No video output over USB-C, no GPS and no SIM slot
- Basic camera with low detail
El Rincón de China · 09/10/2024
Hands-on review · performance, screen, design and kids' use
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is cheap and fine for series and cartoons, but not especially fast and its screen is not top-tier.
Likes- Good for watching series and cartoons
- Four speakers sound balanced
- 90 Hz refresh rate feels reasonably smooth
- Cheap price, especially with the coupon
Dislikes- Not especially fast for heavier tasks
- Viewing angles and fluidity could be better
- Automatic brightness sets too low for comfort
- Screen is not among the best tested
NanoGeek · 10/12/2024
Unboxing and first look · camera and screen tests
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is a decent everyday tablet with a great screen and good battery, despite an average camera.
Likes- Excellent screen quality
- Good battery life
- Solid metal finish and light weight
- Fine for social media, video and streaming
Dislikes- Camera quality is poor and zoom loses a lot of detail
- Video recording limited to 30 fps
- Processor only suited to light games
Acquisti Intelligenti - Smart TV · 07/01/2025
Short review · display, performance, battery and price
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is clearly recommended for budget buyers who don't need a stylus, given its low price.
Likes- Bright screen for an LCD panel
- Smooth daily performance from a budget processor
- Widevine L1 supports Full HD streaming
- Long battery life with moderate use
Dislikes- Average photos from both cameras
- Games only playable at lower settings
- Charging limited to 10 W
Quick Expert Reviews · 19/07/2025
Hands-on review · gaming, speaker and multitasking tests
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is a very good alternative to more expensive tablets, though it lacks video output.
Likes- Multi-window and gesture features useful for multitasking
- Smooth 90 Hz display
- Decent loudness from four speakers
- Solid gaming performance in Call of Duty Mobile
Dislikes- No video output, only wireless projection
- Speakers lack bass
- Charging is not the fastest
My Next Tablet · 13/12/2024
Hands-on review · lab tests, gaming and battery test
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is hard to recommend at its current price; it's only worth it if heavily discounted.
Likes- Solid everyday performance with a 90 Hz display
- Metal design with well-made buttons
- Multitasking features work well
- Two years of software updates
Dislikes- Speakers are tiny and poor, not suited to entertainment
- Maximum 400 nits, struggles in sunlight
- Low graphics performance for gaming
- No headphone jack
YugaGaming · 11/12/2024
Gaming test · FPS and temperature in five games
Honor Pad X8a WiFi handles casual and competitive mobile games well, but struggles with heavier titles.
Likes- Smooth performance in Mobile Legends
- Stable temperatures during longer sessions
- Responsive touch and 90 Hz refresh rate
- Solid for racing and casual games
Dislikes- Frame drops in Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail
- Only 4 GB of RAM closes background apps
- Heavy titles run at a low frame rate
- No headphone jack
TechKuya: Tech for techies, pare. · 07/10/2024
Hands-on review · performance, display, camera, battery
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is worth considering for families, students and light to moderate users, but not for heavy multitasking.
Likes- Slim, light metal body that feels premium
- Android 14 with useful productivity features
- Casual gaming like Mobile Legends runs well
- Quad speakers sound punchy
Dislikes- Sluggish at times, especially when multitasking
- Slow storage delays app and game loading
- Screen could be brighter and is reflective
- Camera needs good lighting to look its best
Typical Tech Lad · 13/09/2024
Full review · gaming, battery and camera tests
Honor Pad X8a WiFi is fine for light, budget use, but not a powerhouse and weak in low light.
Likes- Battery life lasts a couple of days
- Display and speakers decent for casual media
- Gaming playable at lower settings
- Software easy to use
Dislikes- Frame rates well below 60 fps in demanding games
- Camera and video quality weak, especially in low light
- Performance sluggish at times