Tech review of Honor 8X Max

Honor 8X Max: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2018, September; Dimensions: 177.6 x 86.3 x 8.1 mm (6.99 x 3.40 x 0.32 in); Weight: 210 g (7.41 oz); Display: IPS LCD; Size: 7.12 inches; Resolution: 1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 9; Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660; CPU: Octa Core 4x Kryo 260 Gold 1.95 GHz & 4x Kryo 260 Silver 1.8 GHz; GPU: Adreno 512; RAM: 4 GB or 6 GB; Storage: 64 GB or 128 GB; Memory card: Yes.

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 16 MP / 2 MP; Rear video: 1080p, 30fps; Front camera: 8 MP; Front video: 1080p, 30fps.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh; Battery model: HB4073A5ECW; Charging port: USB Type-C 2.0; Headphone jack: Yes, 3.5mm jack; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE; Networks: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; SIM: Dual SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.