HONOR unveils battery-heavy HONOR X8d with clear display, slim design

HONOR Philippines announces HONOR X8d, priced at PHP 15,999. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

HONOR has announced the HONOR X8d — the smartphone maker's newest mid-range offering — in the Philippines, bringing a new member to the brand's X Number series on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at an exclusive launch event held at the Clubhouse in Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig.

While the HONOR X8d may highlight its big battery, it also serves as an intro to the brand's second generation AI system, which also brings features such as AI Upscale and Outpainting previously seen from HONOR's main number lineup.

New HONOR smartphone in town

Announced as part of the HONOR X Number family, the HONOR X8d packs a 6.77-inch screen in an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 1080 x 2392 resolution with support for up to 3,000-nits of peak brightness and uses an aluminosilicate glass material for protection.

The HONOR X8d has a 108MP main camera. (Image credit: HONOR Philippines)

For cameras, the HONOR X8d uses a dual-camera setup at the rear, consisting of a 108MP primary and a 5MP wide sensor. Meanwhile, the front camera opts for a 16MP selfie sensor.

Underneath the newly-announced handset is a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chipset in a 6nm process, in an 8GB + 256GB memory configuration. It has a 7,000mAh battery that charges at 45W technology and runs on the latest Android 16 software with the brand's MagicOS 10 on top.

HONOR X8d Specifications

• DISPLAY: 6.77-inch AMOLED display, 1080 x 2392 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000-nits peak brightness
• PROCESSOR: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6nm)
• GPU: Adreno 610
• ROM: 256GB
• RAM: 8GB (+8GB virtual)
• OS: Android 16 (MagicOS 10)
• FRONT CAMERA: 16MP (f/2.45 aperture)
• REAR CAMERA: 108MP main (f/1.75 aperture), 5MP wide (f/2.2)
• BATTERY: 7,000mAh, 45W charging
• BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
• COLORS: Light Blue, Velvet Black, Velvet Grey
• CONNECTIVITY: NFC
• OTHER FEATURES: AI Button, 300-percent speaker volume, e-book mode
• PRICE: PHP 15,999 (8GB + 256GB)

• DISPLAY: 6.77-inch AMOLED display, 1080 x 2392 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000-nits peak brightness
• PROCESSOR: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6nm)
• GPU: Adreno 610
• ROM: 256GB
• RAM: 8GB (+8GB virtual)
• OS: Android 16 (MagicOS 10)
• FRONT CAMERA: 16MP (f/2.45 aperture)
• REAR CAMERA: 108MP main (f/1.75 aperture), 5MP wide (f/2.2)
• BATTERY: 7,000mAh, 45W charging
• BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
• COLORS: Light Blue, Velvet Black, Velvet Grey
• CONNECTIVITY: NFC
• OTHER FEATURES: AI Button, 300-percent speaker volume, e-book mode
• PRICE: PHP 15,999 (8GB + 256GB)

Pricing & Availability

HONOR Philippines National Training Head Jaynard Lamarca revealing the price of the HONOR X8d. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Available in three colors: Light Blue, Velvet Black, and Velvet Grey, the HONOR X8d carries a price tag of PHP 15,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. The phone is now up for pre-orders, starting from March 19 to 27 with freebies including an HONOR Camping Light Speakers.

In addition, discount vouchers are also available at authorized online channels like Lazada. Flexible 0% installment plans are also being offered through credit cards and Home Credit.