0:00Hello from the other side. CJ here. If
0:03you’re looking for a tablet mainly for
0:05watching videos, browsing, or attending
0:08online classes, the new Honor Pad X8B is
0:11one of the options you might come
0:13across. Spoiler alert, it checks a lot
0:15of the boxes for a budget tablet,
0:18ranging from its large display to its
0:20long battery life. But as always, the
0:22real experience goes beyond what’s
0:24written on paper. So, let’s take a look
0:26at what this tablet actually delivers in
0:29everyday use. Roll that intro.
0:34Starting with design, the Honor Pad X8B
0:37keeps things simple and straightforward.
0:40The tablet comes in a space gray finish
0:42that looks minimal and professional,
0:44making it suitable for both casual and
0:46work-related use. At just 7.25 mm thin
0:49and around 499 g, the tablet feels
0:52relatively light for its large form
0:54factor. While I do have small hands, I
0:57find it easy to carry around whether I’m
0:58using it at home, bring it to work, or
1:01just taking it on the go. The flat edge
1:03design adds that modern flair, and I
1:05didn’t find it uncomfortable to hold
1:07during long sessions. In terms of build
1:10quality, it’s decent for its class. The
1:12tablet doesn’t feel premium to my
1:14liking, but it also doesn’t feel
1:16fragile. It uses a metal chassis in
1:18which Honor claims to have improved
1:20drop, crush, and water resistances. I
1:23don’t want to test those for myself, but
1:25Honor being known for their tough
1:27phones, these are some welcome
1:29protective measures for a tablet. For
1:31I/Os in landscape orientation, both the
1:33power and volume buttons sit at the top
1:35left along with the micro SD card slot,
1:38with speakers on both sides and the
1:40USB-C port on the right. No complaints
1:43here since it’s a familiar layout that’s
1:45easy to use. Flipping it to the front,
1:47the Honor Pad X8B features an 11-in full
1:50HD plus IPS LCD display with a 90 Hz
1:54refresh rate and up to 500 nits of
1:56luminance in high brightness mode. I’d
1:58say the screen holds up pretty well for
2:00everyday use, whether you’re watching
2:02videos, browsing the web, or attending
2:04online classes. The full HD plus
2:06resolution is sharp enough for its size,
2:09and the 90 Hz refresh rate makes
2:10navigating around feel a bit smoother.
2:13One thing you’ll notice right away is
2:14the relatively thick bezels. They’re
2:17noticeably larger compared to more
2:18premium tablets, which can make the
2:20design feel a bit dated in my opinion.
2:23That said, they do help in holding the
2:25tablet, giving your fingers space
2:27without accidentally touching the
2:29screen. And it’s still able to provide a
2:31comfortable viewing experience. Talking
2:33about the audio quality, it can get very
2:36loud, which is one of the tablet’s
2:38standout traits. Watching videos or
2:40listening to music without using
2:41earphones won’t be an issue. However,
2:43the quality itself feels a bit boxed in,
2:46lacking depth and a wider sound stage.
2:49It’s clear enough for dialogues and
2:50casual listening, but it won’t provide
2:53the most immersive experience. For
2:55biometric security, you only get face
2:57unlock here. That’s right, no
2:59fingerprint sensor on this guy, and
3:02that’s all right. Overall, the display
3:03is serviceable for everyday use. While
3:05the bezels are on the larger side, the
3:07loud audio helps make up for it when it
3:09comes to media consumption. Moving over
3:11to cameras, the Honor Pad X8B comes with
3:14a basic setup, which is expected for a
3:16tablet. It features a 5-megapixel rear
3:19camera and another 5-megapixel over here
3:21to the front. You can expect the camera
3:23to perform very basic shots, yet they’re
3:26still functional. The rear camera is
3:28best used for scanning documents or a
3:30quick reference shots, while the front
3:31camera works for video calls and online
3:33messages. Image quality is limited with
3:36low average sharpness and respectable
3:38colors. Shots are usable in good
3:40lighting, but quickly fall off in
3:43low-lighting conditions. There is a
3:45beauty filter option, but it doesn’t do
3:47much to help the image. That said, just
3:50typical for tablets in this category,
3:52and it’s clear that the cameras are
3:54meant for more utility rather than
3:56photography. There are other modes
3:58available here though, like time lapse
4:00and HDR photo. There are also built-in
4:02tools in the gallery for quick touch-ups
4:04and fixes, so that’s nice. The tablet
4:06can capture videos at 1080p at 30 frames
4:09per second for both the rear and front
4:11cameras. In terms of video quality,
4:13nothing out of the ordinary here, but
4:15like I said, it’s good enough for video
4:18calls and online meetings. To me, as
4:20long as expectations are set properly,
4:23the cameras serve their purpose. So,
4:24this is the Honor Pad X8B [music]
4:26shooting at 1080p at 30 frames per
4:28second using the rear camera. So, this
4:31is what it looks like.
4:34This is what it sounds like, too. So,
4:36what you guys think? Let us know in the
4:37comment section below. Now, let’s talk
4:40about performance. The Honor Pad X8B is
4:43powered by the Snapdragon 680, paired
4:45with 4 GB of RAM plus 4 GB of memory
4:49extension, and 128 GB of expandable
4:52storage. [music] You heard that right.
4:54This tablet comes with a dedicated micro
4:56SD card slot, supporting up to 2 TB
4:59storage expansion. For everyday use,
5:01performance is acceptable. Tasks like
5:03browsing, streaming, attending online
5:05classes, and light multitasking are
5:07handled without major issues on my end.
5:10It’s not particularly fast, but it
5:12remains usable for basic needs. Just
5:14take a look at our synthetic benchmarks.
5:16In AnTuTu version 11, it got a score of
5:19over 400k, and it got relatively low
5:21Geekbench and 3DMark scores. When it
5:24comes to gaming, this is clearly a
5:26casual use device. In lighter titles
5:29like Pokémon Unite and Blood Strike, the
5:31tablet can handle medium graphics. The
5:33games are playable, and I didn’t
5:35encounter any major stutters. But with
5:37more demanding games like Wuthering
5:39Waves, the tablet struggles heavily.
5:42Even at the lowest settings, performance
5:44is almost unplayable, with frequent lag
5:46and noticeable frame drops. But that’s
5:48to be expected for an entry-level
5:50tablet. As for thermal management, the
5:52tablet warms up slightly during gaming,
5:55but it doesn’t get too hot. And for
5:57typical usage like scrolling on socials,
6:00it remains manageable to hold even
6:02during longer sessions.
6:03Performance-wise, while the Pad X8B has
6:06limited processing power, it still works
6:09as intended for daily tasks and casual
6:11gaming. On the software side, the tablet
6:13ships with Magic OS 10, based on Android
6:1616, and in my opinion, the experience is
6:19a mix of functionality and some
6:21limitations. The interface is easy to
6:23navigate and generally smooth for basic
6:25use. However, multitasking is quite
6:28limited. There’s no split-screen
6:30support, and you only get one floating
6:32window. This restricts how much you can
6:34do at once, especially on a larger
6:36display like this. You’ll also notice
6:38some bloatware and pre-installed apps
6:40here. While some may be useful, others
6:43feel unnecessary and take up space out
6:45of the box. This slightly affects the
6:47overall user experience, especially if
6:50you prefer a cleaner interface.
6:52Thankfully, they can easily be removed.
6:54Another thing worth noting is the lack
6:56of AI features. There doesn’t seem to be
6:59support for circle to search or other
7:01AI-driven functions found on newer
7:03devices. Perhaps these limitations are
7:05due to a chipset that can only do so
7:07much, so
7:08>> [music]
7:08>> there’s that. One major highlight of
7:10this tablet is its solid battery life.
7:12The tablet is equipped with a 10,100 mA
7:15battery, and this one lasts for days. In
7:18our PCMark battery test, it lasted 29
7:21hours and 29 minutes, which is an
7:23excellent result. In real-world use,
7:25this translates to over a full day and
7:28even up to 2 days of usage depending on
7:31your workload. Whether you’re using the
7:33tablet for entertainment or
7:34productivity, it can easily keep up
7:36without needing to recharge frequently.
7:39Maybe that’s why Honor didn’t bother to
7:40specify the charging rate at all. But in
7:43my experience, charging it took about 2
7:45hours. For connectivity, it has the
7:47simple essentials except cellular,
7:49including Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5, and USB
7:52Type-C. Now, before move over to our
7:55verdict, let’s discuss pricing. As of
7:57making this video, there is still no
7:59official price for the Honor Pad X8B.
8:02But if it ends up being priced close to
8:04the Honor Pad X8A, which launched at
8:077,999 pesos, then this could serve as a
8:11solid follow-up. It keeps what worked
8:13from the previous model while making a
8:15few improvements. So, the Honor Pad X8B
8:18seems to be a tablet that focuses on the
8:20basics and gets most of them right. It
8:22offers a large display that works well
8:24for everyday tasks, very loud speakers
8:27for media consumption, and excellent
8:29battery life that can easily last more
8:31than a day.
8:32These are the areas where the tablet
8:33stands out the most. At the same time,
8:36it has its limitations. Performance is
8:38only suited for casual use, the cameras
8:41are basic, and the software experience
8:43feels restricted, especially with the
8:45lack of proper multitasking features and
8:48the presence of bloatware. If your main
8:50use case is watching videos, browsing,
8:52attending online meetings, and the like,
8:54then the Honor Pad X8B makes sense as a
8:57practical and reliable option. At the
9:00end of the day, it’s a tablet that knows
9:02its role, sticks to it, and delivers a
9:04consistent experience within those
9:06limits. And that’s it for our review.
9:09What do you think of the Honor Pad X8B?
9:11Would you get this anytime soon? Let us
9:13know in the comment section below. If
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