Sleek Mid-Range Design

The Honor X8b, which is a fashionable mid-range device, has a lightweight feel due to a thin plastic body at 6.78mm and 166g, it offers a very light-weighted feel. It comes in Glamourous Green, Cyan Lake, and Midnight Black. The 6.7-inch screen with a notch, similar to the Dynamic Island, is a great match for the colors. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, hence it is more sleek than the Honor X8, although it is less durable than the X9c.

• Plastic chassis, 6.78mm thick
• 166g weight
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Colors: Glamorous Green, Cyan Lake, Midnight Black

Vibrant AMOLED Display

The Honor X8b comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen that has a resolution of 2412 x 1080 at 394 PPI and a maximum brightness of 2000 nits. The device's 120Hz refresh rate allows for smooth visuals, which is a big improvement over the Honor X8's 90Hz LCD. According to the users, the device has colorful colors and a notch similar to the Dynamic Island, which is great for gaming and media, but unfortunately, it is without HDR.

• AMOLED, 2412 x 1080, 394 PPI
• 2000 nits brightness
• 120Hz refresh rate
• No protection specified

Solid Mid-Range Performance

Powered by the Snapdragon 685 (octa-core, 2.8GHz, 6nm), the Honor X8b offers 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage. Running Android 13 with MagicOS 7.2, it supports light gaming and multitasking, outperforming the Honor X8. Geekbench 5 scores are ~410 (Single-Core) and ~1700 (Multi-Core), ideal for social media and casual use.

• Snapdragon 685, octa-core
• 8GB RAM
• Android 13, MagicOS 7.2
• Non-expandable storage

Pricing and Value

The Honor X8b was introduced in December 2023 at a price of $279.99 for the 8GB/256GB variant. This phone is equipped with a 4500mAh battery with 35W charging and a 108MP camera. It is refurbished and now being sold for $150–$220, it’s a very trendy pick for mid-range users. The phone was originally sold through HONOR’s official store and other retailers. It is still a great value pick.

• Original price: $279.99 (8GB/256GB)
• Refurbished: $150–$220
• Launch: December 2023
• Availability: HONOR, retailers