UAE Price
AED 700
India Price
₹16,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor X8b 128GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4500 mAh battery. At AED 700 in the UAE and ₹16,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor X8b 128GB excels with its 50MP main camera delivering sharp daylight shots, a 4500mAh battery lasting two full days under moderate use, and 35W wired charging that refills 50% in under 30 minutes. It’s built for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize all-day battery life and reliable daytime photography over flagship features. The Snapdragon 680 and MagicOS 7.2 handle daily apps smoothly but struggle with sustained gaming—thermal throttling kicks in after 15 minutes of Asphalt 9. NFC absence limits contactless payments in UAE’s growing digital economy. In UAE at AED 700, it’s competitive because rivals like the Redmi Note 13 offer similar battery and camera specs at the same price. In India at ₹16999, it’s overpriced: the Realme Narzo 60x delivers comparable battery and charging at ₹14999 with better software updates. Skip if you need NFC or 5G.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.1, (wide) |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.6 x 6.8 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.27 in) |
| Weight | 166 g (5.86 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Colors | Glamorous Green, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, Blue |
| Models | LLY-LX1, LLY-LX2, LLY-LX3 |
| Price | € 219.99 |
| Announced | 2023, December 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, December 22 |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X8b.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a budget-friendly phone for basic tasks and don't require the latest software updates. Its 128GB storage and reliable performance make it a practical choice for light users on a tight budget.
The Honor X8b 128GB is priced at AED 700 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor X8b 128GB is priced at ₹16999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized Honor retailers nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with good color accuracy and detail 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 light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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From AED 700 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
