Honor X8a Deals - July 2026
2 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £170.00.
Honor X8a Blue deals
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Spec scores
Under £200 Phones · 130 phones
Performance
1.3
/5
Display
2.4
/5
Rear Camera
1.6
/5
Front Camera
2.5
/5
Battery
2.2
/5
Color
All
Black
Blue
Storage
All
128GB
Budget buyers who want the sharpest camera and smoothest display available at this price, without needing 5G or top-tier performance.
Honor X8a SIM Free (1 deals)
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X8a 128GB (Blue)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£171.00
About the Honor X8a
The Honor X8a sits a step above Honor's entry-level X7 line, and the headline feature is its 100MP main camera, an unusually high resolution for a budget-friendly phone. In practice it produces sharp, detailed daylight shots and lets you crop in without losing too much quality, though the accompanying 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lenses are much less capable. The 6.7-inch LCD runs at 90Hz, giving scrolling and app transitions a noticeably smoother feel than the 60Hz panels common at this price, while the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset handles everyday tasks, light gaming, and social media without strain. Battery life is solid rather than exceptional at 4,500mAh, generally lasting a full day of moderate use. Storage and RAM configurations scale up to a generous 12GB and 256GB on the higher trims, which is unusual generosity for the segment. Build quality feels sturdy for a plastic-framed phone, and it retains a side-mounted fingerprint reader for quick unlocking. This is a sensible pick for buyers who want a genuinely good camera and a smoother display without stretching into mid-range pricing.
Expert Rating
4.0
(1 review)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
SIM-Free (Refurb)
Lowest price in 30 days (£170)
Honor X8a vs Honor X8 — Key Differences
| Feature | Honor X8a | Honor X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch LCD, 1080x2388, 90Hz | 6.7-inch LCD, 1080x2388, 90Hz |
| Battery | 4,500mAh, 23W charging | 4,000mAh, 22.5W charging |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
| RAM / Storage | up to 12GB / 256GB | 6GB / 128GB |
| Rear camera | 100MP main + 5MP ultrawide + 2MP macro | 64MP main + 5MP ultrawide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth |
| Weight | 179g | not officially listed |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £257.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honor X8a worth buying?
The Honor X8a is worth buying for anyone who wants a capable camera and a smooth 90Hz display on a budget. The 100MP main sensor is a genuine strength, and the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset copes fine with everyday use, though it is not built for demanding games or heavy multitasking.
Is the Honor X8a camera good?
Yes, the Honor X8a's 100MP main camera is one of the best in its price class, producing detailed, well-exposed daylight photos and useful cropping headroom. The 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro sensors are more basic and best used only in good light.
How long does the Honor X8a battery last?
The Honor X8a's 4,500mAh battery typically lasts a full day of moderate use, including calls, messaging, and social media. It supports 23W wired charging, which is adequate but not particularly fast for a full top-up.
Does the Honor X8a support 5G?
No, the Honor X8a uses the 4G-only MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. Buyers who need 5G connectivity should look at the Honor X6b, X6c, or a similarly priced 5G-enabled alternative.
Does the Honor X8a have a headphone jack?
No, the Honor X8a does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack, so wired headphones require a USB-C adapter or you'll need to use Bluetooth audio instead.
How does the Honor X8a compare to the Honor X8?
The Honor X8a upgrades the main camera from 64MP to 100MP, boosts the battery from 4,000mAh to 4,500mAh, and switches from a Snapdragon 680 to a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, while keeping the same 6.7-inch 90Hz display. It is a clear step forward on camera resolution and battery capacity.
Honor X8a Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 130 phones
- Helio G88
- Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
25%
Avg
28%
Best
45%
This phone
25%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.7 inches
- 1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
- IPS, 90Hz
This phone
48%
Avg
44%
Best
79%
This phone
48%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 100 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
This phone
31%
Avg
30%
Best
49%
This phone
31%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
50%
Avg
39%
Best
92%
This phone
50%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,500 mAh
- 22.5W wired, 50% in 30 min
This phone
43%
Avg
49%
Best
67%
This phone
43%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
100
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Third Camera
100 , f/1.9, (wide), AF 5 , f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 (macro)
Primary Selfie Camera
16 , f/2.5
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Display Size
6.7
Display Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Helio G88
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G
LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (CRT-LX1 only)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
4500
Charging
22.5W wired, 50% in 30 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass