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It's always durable smartphones. Now, it’s time for a durable tablet.

Manila, Philippines, April 14, 2026 – Global leading AI device brand HONOR debuted the HONOR Pad X8b, the second generation of its smart tablet series. Engineered with flagship-level features, the device offers a human-centric immersive display, a massive battery, powerful hardware, and a superior sound system. It combines a seamless user experience with a sleek, portable design for those seeking a high-performance, stylish tablet.

HONOR Pads are designed to thrive in today’s lifestyle, offering productivity and entertainment in a sleek and portable form. In the past, HONOR released the HONOR Pad X8a, and now comes the upgrade, the HONOR Pad X8b. A tablet that not only performs exceptionally well but is also built to be tough. A device that is perfect for first time tablet buyers, students, young professionals, and parents with kids.

“With the HONOR Pad X8b, we designed a device that empowers people to stay productive and connected—whether it is moms managing their day, entrepreneurs growing their businesses, professionals on the go, or students pursuing their goals. It goes beyond durability, combining long-lasting battery life, a brilliant display, and performance that users can trust every step of the way," said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines

Immersive High-Refresh Eye Comfort FullView Display

Equipped with an 11-inch HONOR Eye Comfort FullView Display, the HONOR Pad X8b offers an 84% screen-to-body ratio and a 1920x1200 resolution. These specs ensure vivid, wide-angle visuals, while the 90Hz refresh rate provides a highly responsive interface. This combination eliminates lag and motion blur, making it ideal for high-speed gaming and action movies.

Massive Battery and Robust Hardware for Tremendous Endurance

The HONOR Pad X8b features the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 680 chipset, delivering enhanced CPU and GPU performance for smooth multimedia use. With its substantial 10100mAh battery, it ensures extended, uninterrupted productivity and entertainment. On a single charge, it achieves 97 days of standby time and 21 hours of online video playback, making it the ultimate companion for today's connected users seeking all-day entertainment.

It’s always durable smartphones. Now, it’s time for a durable tablet.

Reliable Metal Body

Crafted with a premium and reliable metal body, the HONOR Pad X8b combines contemporary design with flagship-grade materials, delivering both style and exceptional durability. Weighing a mere 499g and measuring an ultra-slim 7.25mm, it offers outstanding portability without compromising robustness. Its metal chassis, built with the latest embedding material technology, achieves a 90% improvement in structural strength, providing industry-leading anti-drop, anti-pressure, and waterproof performance. This durability is independently verified by Switzerland's SGS, which awarded the device both Drop Resistance and Crush Resistance certifications—an industry first. A remarkable 60% increase in drop resistance, a 30% increase in crush resistance, and a 30% enhancement in water resistance, all ensuring the HONOR Pad X8b stands up to the demands of everyday use.

HONOR Kids: A Secure and Healthy Digital Environment for Children

Designed with children's safety and developmental needs in mind, HONOR Kids on HONOR Pad X8b creates a secure, customizable, and eye‑protective environment—giving parents peace of mind while kids explore, learn, and play safely. The HONOR Kids offers a secure, supervised environment for children, featuring dual-layer password protection for parental control and detailed learning reports to track usage and interests at a glance. This comprehensive space allows parents to tailor the experience through precise time management (including weekday/weekend rules), app white-listing on a dedicated "Kids' Playground," and curated content libraries, all while prioritizing well-being via the Eye Comfort FullView display. By integrating advanced eye-care features—such as blue light filters, E-Book mode, and real-time alerts for posture, distance, and brightness—the tablet ensures that children develop healthy digital habits within a safe and engaging space.

Powerful Quad-Speaker for Optimal Immersion

The HONOR Pad X8b is enchanting users with its Quad-speaker System. Utilizing HONOR Sound technology with four speakers, the tablet is finely tuned to provide a premium, multi-layered audio experience. Certified with both Hi-Res Audio, it reproduces sound with exceptional clarity and quality. The device also includes smart voice enhancement, which amplifies mid-range vocals and suppresses background noise to improve overall listening quality.

Powered by Snapdragon 8 Cores Chipsets

The HONOR Pad X8b is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 680 4G Mobile Platform, delivering smooth and reliable performance for everyday multitasking, streaming, and light gaming. Featuring an octa-core CPU with 4*Cortex-A73@2.4GHz + 4*Cortex-A53@1.9GHz, paired with the Adreno™ 610 GPU, it ensures responsive interactions and efficient power usage. This powerful chipset excels in energy efficiency, supporting extended battery life while handling demanding apps.

MagicOS 10.0: Unleash Productivity with Gemini

Powered by MagicOS 10.0 based on the Latest Android version software, the HONOR Pad X8b offers an AI-enhanced and productivity-focused experience, unlocking the hardware's full potential through features like Gemini for intelligently optimizing dual-screen multitasking and for retrieving information from anything on the screen without switching apps. On its 11‑inch display, App Extender adapts unsupported apps for landscape mode to reduce black bars, while Multi‑Window enables viewing up to 3 apps simultaneously for tasks like side-by-side comparison or note-taking during tutorials. One‑Swipe Split‑Screen allows quick activation from the bottom edge, with savable layouts on the homepage for one-tap relaunch and resizable floating windows. The software is further refined by Dynamic Shortcuts for direct access to common app actions and Dynamic Folders that organize the homepage to adapt to the user's daily workflow.

Pricing and Availability

The HONOR Pad X8b is available in Space Grey and will be available for purchase on April 14 to April 21 for only Php 9,999 with FREE Stylus Pen!

To learn more about this exciting news, visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com, and follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive teasers, launch updates, and big reveal.