The Honor 8X is close to being released in the U.S. Huawei’s auxiliary brand showcased the device in New York City on Wednesday. The Honor 8X released internationally earlier in September but has likely seen delays in its U.S. release due to issues with the government. The brand continues to sell is smartphones unlocked on its website, HiHonor.com.
Honor highlighted the display, camera, and design on the Honor 8X during the preview event. U.S. pricing details have not yet been revealed, but the affordable premium device sells for 220 euros overseas, which converts to about $257.
Honor also detailed the network efficiency features on the Honor 8X, including it’s “elevator mode,” which helps the device quickly regain its cellular connection after common interruptions, such as being on an elevator.
Honor 8X in red
Keeping up with the latest design trends, the Honor X8 features a reflective back and is available in black, blue and a new red color option. The device features a 6.5-inch display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution. It packs a dual-camera setup with a 20-megapixel lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Honor continues to improve its AI camera, which can now identify over 200 scenes across 20 categories. The feature is intended to set the camera to the right parameters for the ideal photo depending on the subject.
Honor 8X in blue
The Honor 8X also features a 3,750 mAh battery and retains its 3.5 mm headphone jack, but oddly features a micro USB port instead of the new standard USB-C port.
Other specs on the Honor 8X include the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system, Huawei’s Kirin 710 (equivalent to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835), 4GB and 6 GB RAM options, 64GB and 128GB internal storage options with microSD expansion up to 256 GB.
