Honor Pad 8
$306
Overview
Honor Pad 8 is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2022 with a 12-inch IPS LCD, Snapdragon 680 chipset, 5 main camera, and 7250 mAh battery.
Priced at $306, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of Honor Pad 8
The display of Honor Pad 8 measures 12 inches with IPS LCD technology. Peak brightness reaches 350 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1200x2000 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Honor Pad 8 features 1 rear cameras: 5 main. Video recording supports up to 1080p.
The battery of Honor Pad 8 has 7250mAh capacity with 5 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 180 min minutes.
The performance of Honor Pad 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset with Adreno 610 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 380 single-core and 1550 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 261789.
The memory of Honor Pad 8 offers 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X RAM technology. Storage is UFS Storage 2.2. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Honor Pad 8 includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, and Bluetooth 5.1.
The build of Honor Pad 8 weighs 520g with Aluminum frame and Aluminum back. Dimensions measure 278.5 x 174.1 x 6.9 mm.
The software of Honor Pad 8 runs Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 with Magic UI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honor Pad 8
Honor Pad 8 has a 5 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Honor Pad 8 with Snapdragon 680 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Honor Pad 8 receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Honor Pad 8 has a 7250mAh battery. This provides all-day battery life with typical usage, often lasting into a second day with moderate use.
Honor Pad 8 at $306 is a mid-range device offering 7250mAh battery. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Honor Pad 8 supports 5 wired charging with full charge in approximately 180 min minutes.
Honor Pad 8 is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Honor Pad 8 has a 12-inch IPS LCD with 60Hz refresh rate and 350 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10, Dolby Vision.
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Verdict
The Honor Pad 8 delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. The phone excels in all-day battery endurance. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
12"
Main Camera
5
Chipset
Snapdragon 680
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | No cellular connectivity |
| 2G Bands | N/A |
| 3G Bands | N/A |
| 4G LTE Bands | N/A |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | No SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | N/A |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | N/A |
Launch
| Announced | 2022 |
| Status | Out of Stock |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $258.81 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 278.5 x 174.1 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight (g) | 520 |
| Build Materials | Aluminium alloy |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Aluminum |
| Colors | ["Dark Blue", "Gold", "Mint"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Tablet |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Cooling system present |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Size (inches) | 12 |
| Resolution (px) | 1200x2000 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 267:400 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 225 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 84 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 350 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 240 |
| Glass Protection | N/A |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display | N/A |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 0.5 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Single camera support |
| Modem | Snapdragon X11 LTE |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 380 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 1550 |
| AnTuTu Score | 261789 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS Storage 2.2 |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | F2FS |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 1 |
| Main Sensor | 5 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/5.0" |
| Main Sensor Model | N/A |
| Main Lens | f/2.2, 28mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | AF |
| Pixel Binning | 0.6 um |
| Ultrawide | N/A |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 720p@120fps |
| Video Stabilization | EIS |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 5 |
| Sensor Size | N/A |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers) |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | Qualcomm Aqstic |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | N/A |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | N/A |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 7250 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 5 |
| Wired Standard | USB Power Delivery |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 90 min |
| Full Charge Time | 180 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 5W |
| Battery Health Features | Basic |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | Magic UI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | Basic |
| Accessibility | Standard |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | charger, cable, quick start guide |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!