The new Honor Pad X8a is truly affordable, even among students

If you act fast, you can actually get this at 6,999 from October 2 to 9 exclusively at Shopee Early Bird Promo or Shopee 10:10 deal.

Most people use gadgets for work—play—study and everything in between—so it’s always exciting to know that a leading global smart devices provider recently brought a tablet that can do all that and more—above all—at a very student-friendly price tag.

Meet your Honor, Pad X8a!

One thing that can be noticed immediately is its sleek full metal unibody dark gray design measuring just 7.55mm slim and only 495g, just the weight of an A4 size binder notebook.

And for those always on the go, you won’t have trouble carrying it around because of the tablet’s light and slim body. Even students who carry a lot of school stuff can easily slip it inside their bag. It is comfortable to hold even for extended periods which makes it ideal for reading and watching.

Another thing worth mentioning is the tablet also has an available flip cover (sold separately) that can give an added security from accidental drops and protection from unwanted scratches. For ergonomic reasons, the flip cover also comes with a stand that is attached to the rear of the case.

According to the manufacturer the tablet is equipped with 4 Large Amptitude Quad Speakers with up to 300% audio volume and supports high resolution audio, able to deliver a decent sound quality specially at arm’s length for entertainment and productivity purposes.

You don’t have to worry too whether you use it indoors or outdoors, because apart from its 11-inch screen, it also has a Full HD TFT LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate display for less lags in using productivity apps, gaming and editing. It has a 400nits peak brightness, TUV Rheinland flicker-free and low-level blue light certification, all of which contribute to screens quality and eye comfort.

Under the hood, the HONOR Pad X8a is powered by a Snapdragon Octa-core chipset along with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and runs on MagicOS 8, based on Android 14. During the test, the Honor Pad X8a offers decent performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, social media, and streaming. Besides that, casual games and light productivity tasks runs so well too.

For photo and video calls, the camera located at the back has a 5-megapixel camera that delivers basic quality photos. While the selfie camera also has 5-megapixel resolution; these are sufficient for video calls requirement.

Battery life is a critical feature of Honor Pad X8a. As stated by the manufacturer, the large battery capacity is another key feature of this tablet. It is built to last for up to 14 hours of video playback and can even last up to 56 days on standby. The 8300mAh battery is designed to provide users with a long-lasting experience for everyday tasks.

Lastly, for an affordable price the Honor Pad X8a is ideal for students and professionals searching for a budget-friendly tablet with impressive battery life and features that’s fit for work, streaming and browsing. With these tablet you can amp up your studying and work capabilities to a greater extent.

HONOR Pad X8a Specs

  • Display: 11.1-inch Full HD 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits max
  • CPU: Snapdragon 680
  • RAM: 4GB
  • ROM: 128GB
  • Back Camera: 5MP
  • Selfie Camera: 5MP
  • Battery: 8,300mAh
  • OS: Android 14 w/ MagicOS 8.0
  • Connectivity: WiFia/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
  • Sound System: 4x speakers, 1x microphone, USB-C
  • Weight: 495 g
  • Price: Php7,999

Photos taken and Written by RICHARD SANTOS