HONOR X8d price in UAE confirmed: 7000mAh battery for Dhs 749

HONOR has officially launched the X8d in the UAE, bringing a massive battery to the budget segment without the usual bulk. According to the announcement, the device is available now with prices starting at Dhs 749. The standout feature here is undoubtedly the 7000mAh battery squeezed into a chassis that is just 7.5mm thick.

While many phones in this price bracket compromise on display or build quality, the X8d aims to offer a premium feel with durability features usually reserved for more expensive devices.

Design and battery life

The headline feature is the battery density. Fitting a 7000mAh cell into a phone that measures just 7.5mm thick is an impressive engineering feat. For context, most flagship phones hover around 5,000mAh and are often thicker. HONOR claims this battery delivers up to 52 hours of use or 31 hours of video playback on a single charge.

The device also supports 45W wired charging to top up that massive cell. On the durability front, the X8d has earned an IP65 rating for water resistance and SGS certification for drop resistance, meaning it should survive accidental splashes and falls better than standard budget phones.

HONOR X8d display specs and performance

The front of the device features a 6.77-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 3,000 nits. This ensures good visibility even under the bright UAE sun. It also includes HONOR's suite of eye-care technologies, such as high-frequency PWM dimming to reduce strain.

Under the hood, the phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. It is important to note the "4G" in the name — this device does not support 5G networks. If 5G connectivity is a priority for you, you might need to look elsewhere. The processor is paired with 8GB of physical RAM (plus 8GB virtual) and up to 512GB of storage.

The phone runs on MagicOS 10, based on Android 16. Interestingly, it features a dedicated "Instant AI Button" on the side. A single press launches frequent apps, while a long press activates AI features like Circle-to-Search and AI subtitles. As we noted in our 2025 AI review, hardware manufacturers are increasingly integrating dedicated AI controls directly into devices.

HONOR X8d camera features and specs

For photography, the X8d uses a 108MP main camera. While it lacks a dedicated telephoto lens, the high megapixel count allows for a "3x lossless zoom" by cropping into the sensor. The camera system includes AI features like an eraser tool to remove unwanted objects and an un-blur tool to sharpen images.

HONOR X8d price in UAE

The HONOR X8d is available now in the UAE. Here are the pricing and availability details:

• Price: Starts at Dhs 749
• Colours: Light Blue, Velvet Black, Velvet Grey
• Availability: Available since 9 January 2026

While the starting price is confirmed at Dhs 749, exact pricing for higher storage configurations (such as the 512GB model) varies by retailer.

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