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Smartphone · Honor · 2025
The Honor X8c 256GB is Honor's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 800.
The Honor X8c 256GB excels with its 108MP main camera featuring OIS and PDAF, delivering sharp daylight shots, a 120Hz AMOLED display hitting 2800 nits peak brightness for outdoor clarity, and a 5000mAh battery sustaining full-day use with 35W wired charging. It targets budget-conscious buyers in hot climates who prioritize long battery life and bright, responsive screens for outdoor media consumption, especially those needing NFC for contactless payments in urban centers. Its weakness is the Snapdragon 685 chipset—struggles with sustained gaming or multitasking, throttling noticeably after 15 minutes of 1080p video playback. In UAE at AED 800, it’s competitive because no other 120Hz AMOLED phone under AED 900 offers OIS and 5000mAh. In India, where pricing is unavailable, it would need to land under ₹12,999 to justify the chipset compromise against rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ with Dimensity 7200-AI and 120W charging.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.1, (wide) |
| 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 | 5.0/5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.6 x 7.1 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 174 g (6.14 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 2800 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 | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (ultrasonic) |
| Colors | Marrs Green, Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Cloud Purple |
| Models | ABR-LX1, ABR-LX2, ABR-LX3 |
| Price | $ 365.00 / € 201.09 |
| Announced | 2025, January 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, January 20 |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X8c.
Yes, it remains a solid value for budget buyers in 2026 due to its ample 256GB storage and reliable performance for daily tasks. Its low price point makes it ideal for users prioritizing storage and longevity over premium features.
The Honor X8c 256GB is priced at AED 800 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor X8c 256GB is not officially available in India, so there is no official price. It cannot be purchased through authorized channels there.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with good detail for its price range. Low-light performance is basic but acceptable for casual snapshots and social media use.
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.
Ready to buy the X8c?
From AED 800 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
