HONOR Pad X8b レビュー

動画視聴、ブラウジング、オンライン授業の参加を主目的にタブレットをお探しの方には、新しいHONOR Pad X8bが候補の一つとして挙がる可能性があります。

ネタバレ注意：この予算タブレットは、大画面から長時間のバッテリー持続時間まで、多くの項目を満たしています。

しかし、いつも通り、実際の体験は書かれた内容を超えています。では、このタブレットが日常の使用で実際にどのような性能を発揮するのか、詳しく見ていきましょう。

設計と建設

デザインから始めると、HONOR Pad X8b はシンプルで分かりやすい作りです。このタブレットはスペースグレイの仕上げで、ミニマルかつプロフェッショナルな印象を与え、カジュアルな利用から業務用途まで幅広く対応しています。

私は手が小さい方ですが、自宅での使用、職場への持ち運び、あるいは外出先での利用など、いつでも持ち運ぶのに便利です。フラットエッジのデザインはモダンな雰囲気を加え、長時間の使用でも手に持つことに不快感はありませんでした。

ビルド品質については、そのクラスとしては妥当です。タブレットは私の好みには高級感を感じさせませんが、かといって壊れやすいというわけでもありません。HONOR は、落下・圧壊・耐水性を改善したと主張する金属製シャーシを採用しています。

私は自分でそれらをテストしたいとは思いませんが、HONORは「タフなスマートフォン」で知られているため、タブレットにとっては歓迎すべき保護措置です。

I/Oについては、横向きの場合、電源ボタンと音量ボタンは左上に配置され、スピーカーは両側にあり、USB-Cポートは右側にあります。

ここでの不満はありません。これは使い慣れたレイアウトで使いやすいからです。

ディスプレイ、マルチメディア、生体認証

前面に配置されたHONOR Pad X8bは、11インチのFull HD+ IPS LCDディスプレイを搭載し、90Hzのリフレッシュレートと、ハイブリットモード（HBM）では最大500ニットの輝度を備えています。

日常使用、動画視聴、ウェブブラウジング、オンライン授業への参加などにおいて、画面は非常に良好に機能すると私は考えます。

フルHD+解像度はそのサイズに対して十分鮮明であり、90Hzリフレッシュレートにより、ナビゲーションがよりスムーズに感じられます。

すぐに気づくのは、比較的厚いベゼルです。より高級なタブレットと比較すると明らかに大きく、私の意見ではデザインが少し古びて見えるかもしれません。

とはいえ、タブレットを保持する際に役立ち、指が画面に誤って触れることなくスペースを提供します。また、快適な視聴体験も引き続き提供可能です。

音質について言えば、非常に大音量で再生可能であり、これはこのタブレットの目立つ特徴の一つです。イヤホンを使わずに動画や音楽を楽しむことにも問題はありません。

カメラ

カメラについては、HONOR Pad X8b はタブレットとして当然の基本的なセットアップを備えています。背面には 500 万画素カメラが搭載され、前面にも同様に 500 万画素カメラが配置されています。

That said, this is typical for tablets in this category and it’s clear that the cameras are meant more for utility rather than photography.

There are other modes available here though, like timelapse and HDR photo. There are also  built-in editing tools in the Gallery for quick touch ups and fixes, so that’s nice.

HONOR Pad X8b sample photos

Mar 31 – Apr 6

The tablet can capture videos at 1080p at 30fps for both the rear and front cameras. In terms of video quality, nothing out of the ordinary here, but like I said, it’s good enough for video calls and online meetings.

To me, as long as expectations are set properly, the cameras serve their purpose.

Rear camera:

Front camera:

Performance and Benchmarks

Now, let’s talk about performance. The HONOR Pad X8b is powered by the Snapdragon 680, paired with 4GB of RAM plus 4GB of memory extension and 128GB of expandable storage.

You heard that right, this tablet comes with a dedicated microSD slot supporting up to 2-terabyte storage expansion.

For everyday use, performance is acceptable. Tasks like browsing, streaming, attending online classes and light multitasking are handled without major issues on my end. It’s not particularly fast but it remains usable for basic needs.

Just take a look at our synthetic benchmarks.

In AnTuTu V11, it got a score of over 400K and it got relatively low Geekbench and 3DMark scores.

When it comes to gaming, this is clearly a casual-use device.

In lighter titles like Pokémon Unite and Blood Strike, the tablet can handle Medium graphics. The games are playable and I didn’t encounter any major stutters.

But with more demanding games like Wuthering Waves, the tablet struggles heavily.

Even at the lowest settings, performance is almost unplayable with frequent lag and noticeable frame drops. But that’s to be expected for an entry-level tablet.

As for thermal management, the tablet warms up slightly during gaming, but it doesn’t get too hot. And for typical usage like scrolling on socials, it remains manageable to hold even during longer sessions.

Performance-wise, while the HONOR Pad X8b has limited processing power, it still works as intended for daily tasks and casual gaming.

OS, UI, and Apps

On the software side, the tablet ships with MagicOS 10 based on Android 16, and in my opinion, the experience is a mix of functionality and some limitations.

The interface is easy to navigate and generally smooth for basic use. However, multitasking is quite limited. There is no split-screen support and you only get one floating window. This restricts how much you can do at once especially on a larger display like this.

You’ll also notice some bloatware and pre-installed apps here. While some may be useful, others feel unnecessary and take up space out of the box. This slightly affects the overall user experience, especially if you prefer a cleaner interface.

Thankfully, they can be easily removed.

Another thing worth noting is the lack of AI features. There doesn’t seem to be support for Circle to Search or other AI-driven functions found on newer devices.

Perhaps these limitations are due to a chipset that can only do so much. So, there’s that.

Battery and Connectivity

One major highlight of this tablet is its solid battery life. The tablet is equipped with a 10,100mAh battery and this one lasts for days.

In our PCMark battery test, it lasted 29 hours and 29 minutes which is an excellent result. And in real-world use, this translates to over a full day and even up to two days of usage depending on your workload.

Whether you’re using the tablet for entertainment or productivity, it can easily keep up without needing to recharge frequently. Maybe that’s why HONOR didn’t bother to specify the charging rate at all. But in my experience, charging it took about two hours.

For connectivity, it has all the essentials except cellular, including Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C.

Verdict

Now, before we move over to our verdict, let’s discuss pricing.

As of making this article, there is still no official price for the HONOR Pad X8b. But if it ends up being priced close to the HONOR Pad X8a, which launched at PHP 7,999, then this could serve as a solid follow-up.

It keeps what worked from the previous model while making a few improvements.

The HONOR Pad X8b seems to be a tablet that focuses on the basics and gets most of them right.

It offers a large display that works well for everyday tasks, very loud speakers for media consumption and excellent battery life that can easily last more than a day. These are the areas where the tablet stands out the most.

At the same time, it has its limitations. Performance is only suited for casual use, the cameras are basic and the software experience feels restricted especially with the lack of proper multitasking features and the presence of bloatware.

If your main use case is watching videos, browsing, attending online meetings and the like, then the HONOR Pad X8b makes sense as a practical and reliable option.

At the end of the day, it’s a tablet that knows its role, sticks to it and delivers a consistent experience within those limits.

What we like:

• Long battery life, easily lasts 1–2 day
• Decent display for casual viewing
• Lightweight and slim for a tablet

What we didn't like:

• Audio sounds a bit boxed in
• No split screen support
• No notable AI features

HONOR Pad X8b specs:
11-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display (1920 × 1200)
Up to 90Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Adreno 610 GPU
4GB LPDDR4X RAM (+4GB Honor RAM Turbo)
128GB eMMC storage
5MP rear camera f/2.0 AF
5MP front camera f/2.0
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.0
USB Type-C
MagicOS 10 (Android 16)
10100mAh battery
256.91 × 168.46 × 7.25 mm
499g
Space Gray