UAE Price
AED 600
India Price
₹13,999
Links may include affiliate commissions. Disclosure.
Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor X8a 128GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4500 mAh battery. At AED 600 in the UAE and ₹13,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor X8a excels with its 100MP main camera capturing detailed daylight shots, a 90Hz IPS LCD offering smoother scrolling than 60Hz rivals, and 4500mAh battery delivering full-day use on moderate loads. Its 22.5W charging hits 50% in 30 minutes — fast for its class. This phone targets budget-conscious buyers who prioritize camera versatility over gaming performance, especially those shooting social media content in daylight and needing reliable all-day battery. The Helio G88 struggles under sustained load, causing noticeable throttling after 15 minutes of HD gaming or video editing. NFC is only on the CRT-LX1 variant, limiting contactless payments in some regions. In UAE at AED 600, it’s competitive because no other 100MP phone under AED 700 offers 90Hz or NFC. In India at ₹13999, it’s overpriced — the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offers better thermals, 120Hz, and 120W charging for ₹14999, making the X8a’s camera advantage insufficient to justify the premium.
Consider instead
Poco C75
Xiaomi · AED 550 · different brand, similar price
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 22.5W wired, 50% in 30 min |
| Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Triple | 100 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (CRT-LX1 only) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 74.5 x 7.5 mm (6.41 x 2.93 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 179 g (6.31 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Colors | Cyan Lake, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black |
| Models | CRT-LX1, CRT-LX2, CRT-LX3 |
| Price | About 170 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, February 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, February 11 |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X8a.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a budget-friendly phone for basic tasks and don't require the latest features. Its 128GB storage and reliable performance make it a practical choice for users prioritizing value over cutting-edge specs.
The Honor X8a 128GB is priced at AED 600 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor X8a 128GB is priced at ₹13999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized offline stores.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with good color accuracy for its price range. Low-light performance is average, and the main sensor handles everyday snapshots reliably without needing advanced editing.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate usage, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It handles light to medium tasks without needing frequent recharges.
Ready to buy the X8a?
From AED 600 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
