Honor is bringing aesthetic design with stunning colour to the affordable smartphone category with its X Series lineup launch in South Africa this month. Say hello to the Honor X8 and Honor X7 smartphones. With flagship features and technology and sleek design, the X Series promises to offer great value for money. If you’re looking for the best deals on smartphones in South Africa, then these two newcomers maybe be just what you’re after.

The HONOR X8 promises to offer South African consumers an all-rounded smartphone experience at a great price point. The smartphone is perfect for users who are looking for a slim and stylish smartphone with powerful entertainment capabilities while offering solid functionality and excellent performance.

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The Honor X8 has an ultra-slim and lightweight body, coming in at just 7.45mm thick and weighing just 177g, alongside a 1.1mm super narrow bezel to deliver an almost all-screen display and an impressive 93.6% screen-to-body ratio. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.7-inch FullView Display, 64MP main camera, and Honor Wired SuperCharge, for quick charging on-the-go. The device’s 4000mAh battery promises to provide a full day of battery alongside a fast-charge function that can bring up 3 hours of video playback with a quick 10-minute charge.

The X8 boasts four different camera lenses including a 64MP Rear camera, Wide Angle Camera, Macro Camera, and Depth Camera. These lenses along with Honor’s camera software with powerful modes, including the Super Night Mode feature, allow users to capture optimal images regardless of a dimly lit environment.

The Honor X8 is available in two eye-catching colours, Titanium Silver and Midnight Black.

For those looking for a more affordable, entry-level smartphone, the Honor X7 may be better suited to your needs. With a 5000mAh battery, the entry-level X7 caters to the needs of the always-on generation, perfect for users that demand more power for work, study and entertainment. The Honor X7 is available in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue.

Specs:

Honor X8:

  • Display: 6.7-inch 90Hz IPS HD Display
  • Processor: Snapdragon 680 SoC built on the 6nm with 6GB RAM
  • ROM: 128GB | Memory Card Slot
  • Camera: Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP | 16MP Selfie
  • Network: 4G (LTE)
  • Power: 4,000mAh Battery |  22.5W Fast Charge | USB-C Connection
  • SIM: Nano-SIM

Honor X7:

  • Display: 6.74-inch 90Hz IPS HD Display
  • Processor: Snapdragon 680 SoC built on the 6nm with 4GB RAM
  • ROM: 128GB | Memory Card Slot
  • Camera: Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP | 8MP Selfie
  • Network: 4G (LTE)
  • Power: 5,000mAh Battery |  22.5W Fast Charge | USB-C Connection
  • SIM: Nano-SIM

Pricing

  • Honor X7 (128GB) — R3,999
  • Honor X8 (128GB) — R4,999