Honor 8x, 8x max

[Recazone]

https://www.samsung.com/sg/smartphones/galaxy-a7/SM-A750GZIVXSP/
This one budget... $278 (paid $428, receive $150 Lazada evoucher)
Local 1 year warranty.
4/128GB, triple rear camera, NFC, Dual SIM w/dedicated microSD slot. Dualband Wifi.

Is this good ?

 

[BombVoyage]

thanks all for your recommendation.

the A7 looks tempting but the release is not in time for my dad's birthday. i think i will stick to Honor 8X considering the wifi issue seen on nova3i

 

[tellim]

Guys...should I get honour 10 or mi8?

 

[SibehHL]

thanks all for your recommendation.

the A7 looks tempting but the release is not in time for my dad's birthday. i think i will stick to Honor 8X considering the wifi issue seen on nova3i

Please be reminded that 8x local sets apparently does not support 5.0GHz; according to Q&A on Lazada Honor flagship store.

 

[kyleongwl]

Please be reminded that 8x local sets apparently does not support 5.0GHz; according to Q&A on Lazada Honor flagship store.

I had 8x. Not that bad lah...(even if dl massive files)

 

[ngbc]

8X @ SGD299 Local set (until 2359h today)
https://www.qoo10.sg/g/637142129

 

[xiaofan]

Very strange the local sets do not support 5GHz Wifi, wondering the reason— is it just a limitation of the Kirin 710 (Nova 3i does not have 5GHz wifi either) and Huawei needs to add external chips to support China 8X sets — and cut cost for local sets by removing the external chips? Or is it more related to local regulations and somehow Huawei can not pass some tests here — Very unlikely I think.

 

[xiaofan]

Very strange the local sets do not support 5GHz Wifi, wondering the reason— is it just a limitation of the Kirin 710 (Nova 3i does not have 5GHz wifi either) and Huawei needs to add external chips to support China 8X sets — and cut cost for local sets by removing the external chips? Or is it more related to local regulations and somehow Huawei can not pass some tests here — Very unlikely I think.

Looks like Kirin 710 limitation and cost cutting for the local sets.
https://en.wikichip.org/wiki/hisilicon/kirin/710

Edit on 6 Nov 2018:

Local sets is of model JSN-L22 does not have 5GHz wifi.
http://phonedb.net/index.php?m=devi...e_apac_jsn-lx2__jsn-l22_128gb__huawei_johnson

JSN-L21 and some other models support 5GHz WiFi.
https://www.gsmchoice.com/en/catalogue/honor/8x/Honor-8X.html

CN set JSN-AL00 supports 5GHz wifi.
http://phonedb.net/index.php?m=devi...x_dual_sim_td-lte_cn_jsn-al00__huawei_johnson

Xiaomi SD636 based phones seem to be better...

 

[kyleongwl]

The primary differences between the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies are range and bandwidth. 5GHz provides faster data rates at a shorter distance. 2.4GHz offers coverage for farther distances, but may perform at slower speeds

It is that impt?

I went through deciding between 8x or Redmi Note 6 Pro...

Eventually, choose 8x
1. Looks nice

Things I will miss on Note 6pro...
1. Batt (4000 vs 3750)

Questionable..camera. Both are average at best

 

[xiaofan]

The primary differences between the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies are range and bandwidth. 5GHz provides faster data rates at a shorter distance. 2.4GHz offers coverage for farther distances, but may perform at slower speeds

It is that impt?

I went through deciding between 8x or Redmi Note 6 Pro...

Eventually, choose 8x
1. Looks nice

Things I will miss on Note 6pro...
1. Batt (4000 vs 3750)

Questionable..camera. Both are average at best

Yes it is a tough call between the two.
https://www.gizmochina.com/2018/09/...po-realme-2-pro-vs-honor-8x-specs-comparison/
(Just take note the above is for the 8X with 5GHz Wifi)

As for 5GHz AC wifi, I myself value it because my router does not have good 2.4GHz performance but has excellent 5GHz performance— Linksys WRT1900AC.
And even my 2.5 year old Mi Max 1 has 5GHz AC Wifi.

 

[Ultimo_Urien]

Would hab hooted the vibrant red 8X instantly if it supports 5G wifi and has USB-C port, the batt lesser den 4000 mAh still forgivable...

 

[hotpick]

PRC double 11 pricing at Honor Tmall after coupon .. 8X at RMB 1299, 8X Max at RMB 1349 and RMB 1649 ..

 

[kyleongwl]

PRC double 11 pricing at Honor Tmall after coupon .. 8X at RMB 1299, 8X Max at RMB 1349 and RMB 1649 ..

carousel hv sellers 128gn at 400

 

[osirisx]

Was considering 8x and 3i but don't support 5ghz, is it a deal breaker??

Noticed that outdoor wireless sg uses 5ghz, means we can't connect to it?

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[SibehHL]

Yep.

No 5GHz for local 8x sets according to Lazada Q&A. Seems have to use mobile data all the time

Was considering 8x and 3i but don't support 5ghz, is it a deal breaker??

Noticed that outdoor wireless sg uses 5ghz, means we can't connect to it?

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[mankind66]

Anyone knows where I can have a hands-on of 8x?
Is there any shop to view the 8x

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[mankind66]

Anyone knows where I can have a hands-on of 8x?
Is there any shop to view the 8x

Saw it at sitex in expo. $348. Free headphones.

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[DMC_Coolie]

Any idea where to get 8x max?

 

[mankind66]

Any idea where to get 8x max?

Checkout 8x max vs mi max 3 in YouTube.
I think 8x max no local set.

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[hoon_ki]

Huawei Enjoy Max. Almost identical to Honor 8x Max but with leather back and SD 660.

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