Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
174 g |
| thickness |
7.1 mm |
| width |
74.6 mm |
| height |
161.1 mm |
| volume |
85.328226 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP64 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The design of the Honor X8c features a slim profile with a thickness of just 7.1 mm and a weight of 174 g, offering a comfortable, lightweight feel. It has a width of 74.6 mm and a height of 161.1 mm, with a total volume of 85.33 cm³. The device is water resistant with an IP64 rating, ensuring protection against dust and light splashes. However, it does not include a rugged build or the ability to fold.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.7" |
| pixel density |
394 ppi |
| resolution |
1080 x 2412 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
1200 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Honor X8c features a 6.7″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 px, delivering a pixel density of 394 ppi. The screen offers a smooth visual experience with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a typical brightness of 1200 nits, making it bright and responsive. It also includes an Always-On Display feature, allowing key information to be visible at all times. However, the display does not support branded damage-resistant glass, HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision.
Performance:
| internal storage |
512GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
321000 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
| GPU name |
Adreno 610 |
| CPU speed |
4 x 2.8 & 4 x 1.9 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
1510 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
473 |
| Geekbench 5 result (multi) |
1787 |
| Geekbench 5 result (single) |
442 |
| GPU clock speed |
1260 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
2133 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
6 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
17 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| eMMC version |
5.1 |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| GPU turbo |
1260 MHz |
| DDR memory version |
4 |
The Honor X8c is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, offering a smooth and responsive performance. With a total clock speed of 2.8 GHz on the high-performance cores and a GPU clock speed of 1260 MHz, it delivers efficient processing and graphics performance. This smartphone supports 64-bit architecture, DirectX 12, and features integrated graphics, ensuring compatibility with modern applications and games.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
108 & 5 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.2 & 1.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
50MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
1080 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.1f |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Honor X8c is equipped with a dual-lens main camera featuring a 108MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor, both with wide apertures of 2.2f and 1.8f respectively. The camera setup supports optical image stabilization for stable shots and phase-detection autofocus for quick focusing. For video, it records in 1080p at 30 fps and supports slow-motion video recording. The 50MP front camera also offers a wide aperture of 2.1f, ensuring clear selfies. Additionally, the device features manual controls like manual exposure, manual ISO, and manual focus for enhanced photography flexibility.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Honor X8c runs on Android 15 and offers a wide range of privacy and customization features. It includes options such as location privacy, camera/microphone access privacy, and the ability to block app tracking. The system also supports dynamic theming, customizable notifications, and split screen for multitasking. For enhanced usability, it offers Live Text, offline voice recognition, and PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode, while also providing tools like battery health check and extra dim mode. However, it does not support Mail Privacy Protection, Wi-Fi password sharing, or direct OS updates.
Battery:
| battery power |
5000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
35W |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Honor X8c is equipped with a 5000 mAh rechargeable battery, offering reliable power for extended use. While it does not support wireless charging, it features fast charging with a speed of 35W, ensuring quick recharges. The device includes a battery level indicator to keep you informed of your remaining charge, though the battery is not removable.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✕ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
This device does not feature a 3.5 mm audio jack or stereo speakers, and it lacks support for high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs such as aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD. Additionally, it does not include a radio for FM or other broadcasts.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
January 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✕ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✕ |
| download speed |
390 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
150 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device features dual SIM support and offers connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), along with Bluetooth 5. It supports GPS, gyroscope, and compass, and also includes a fingerprint scanner for added security. While it does not support 5G or NFC, it has USB Type-C with USB 2.0 for charging and data transfer.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device includes a video light for enhanced visibility in low-light situations. However, it does not feature sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.