Watch: HONOR Pad X8a Gaming Review

The HONOR Pad X8a is an affordable tablet designed for students and casual users, featuring an 11-inch FHD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a sleek aluminum body. Priced at PHP 7,999, with an early bird offer of PHP 6,999, it aims to deliver a balance between essential features and cost-effectiveness.

In gaming tests, the Pad X8a’s Snapdragon 680 processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM, handled titles like Mobile Legends smoothly at high FPS and standard resolution. However, more demanding games such as Honkai: Star Rail required lower graphics settings to maintain playability, indicating that while the tablet is suitable for casual gaming, it may struggle with more resource-intensive games.

The HONOR Pad X8a was released in the Philippines on September 29, 2024.

HONOR Pad X8a Specifications:

• Display: 11-inch FHD TFT LCD, 1920 x 1200 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
• Processor: 2.4GHz Snapdragon 680 octa-core
• GPU: Adreno 610
• RAM: 4GB (expandable with 4GB virtual RAM)
• Storage: 128GB, expandable via MicroSD
• Rear Camera: 5MP with autofocus
• Front Camera: 5MP fixed-focus
• Battery: 8,300mAh
• Operating System: Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0
• Connectivity: WiFi (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
• Audio: Quad speakers with Hi-Res audio certification
• Dimensions: 257 x 168.5 x 7.3 mm
• Weight: 495g
• Color: Space Gray

Overall, the HONOR Pad X8a offers a compelling package for its price, suitable for media consumption, basic productivity, and casual gaming. However, users seeking high-end gaming performance may need to consider more powerful alternatives.