We welcome a new entry into the smart gadget industry, the Honor Tablet 8. This tablet just launched with some mid-range features and specifications. For some time now, all we had on this device were leaks and certifications. But we are glad to finally see this productivity machine hit the mainstream market.
Honor Tablet 8 specifications and features
Read also. Huawei MatePad Pro will launch on July 27.
At the launch of this device, the manufacturer, Honor, showed off eight reasons why they feel this product is recommendable. The screen, speakers, build, and software round up the reasons Honor wants you to get this tablet. Let’s take a look at the specifications of this tablet and also touch on a few of its productivity features.
- Screen: 12-inch IPS display.
- Processor: Snapdragon 680 processor.
- Storage: 4GB/128G and 6GB/128GB memory options.
- Main Camera: 5MP rear camera.
- Front Camera: 5MP front-facing camera.
- Battery: 7250mAh battery which will fully charge in 2 hours plus.
- Operating System: Magic UI 6.1 based on Android S (12 Snow Cone).
- Biometrics: None.
This is a sleek tablet measuring only 6.9mm in thickness and weighing about 520g from the company’s standard. As you would expect, this tablet follows the norm with other similar devices and comes with a magnetic keyboard. For productivity, it comes with multiscreen collaboration with Honor devices.
The orientation of the tablet also makes it easy to work on editing documents with the keyboard. The company also offers different desktop setups to help users better interact with this device. There is a lot of Honor is offering here, but at what price? Let’s find out!
Honor Tablet 8 price and availability
Currently, the tablet isn’t on sale since it just launched, but those who wish to own one can reserve it on the company’s official site. There are three colour options on Tablet 8, Dawn Gold, Dawn Blue, and Mint Green. For pricing, the 4GB/128GB memory variant will retail for 1399 Yuan (~$207). The larger memory variant 6GB/128GB will retail for 1799 Yuan (~$266).
Both variants are not available for sale now, but reservations can be made with only 100 Yuan (~$15). To add the magnetic keyboard and stylus pen to your reservation or purchase once available, you’d pay an additional 549 Yuan (~$81). This tablet will be available in Asia sale are ready on July 29. It will also make its way to other regions where Honor products are available, like Europe and some parts of Africa
