UAE Price
AED 700
India Price
₹15,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor X8a 256GB 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 700 in the UAE and ₹15,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor X8a 256GB excels with its 100MP main camera delivering detailed daylight shots, a 4500mAh battery lasting two days under moderate use, and 22.5W charging delivering 50% in 30 minutes. It’s built for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize camera versatility and all-day battery life over speed, especially those who shoot daily photos but don’t need 5G or flagship processing. Its weakness is the mid-range octa-core chipset—Cortex-A75/A55—struggles with sustained gaming or multitasking, causing noticeable throttling after 15 minutes. In UAE at AED 700, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 800 offers 100MP and NFC in a 6.7-inch display. In India at ₹15999, it’s overpriced; rivals like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offer better performance, faster charging, and 120Hz display for the same cost. Choose the X8a only if camera depth and battery endurance outweigh raw speed.
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| 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 | 256 |
| 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 with ample storage and basic performance for daily tasks. However, newer models will likely offer better software support and efficiency by then.
The Honor X8a 256GB is priced at AED 700 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor X8a 256GB is priced at ₹15999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good detail and color accuracy for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It handles heavy usage well without needing a midday charge.
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From AED 700 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
