Huawei Honor 8X (64GB + 4GB RAM) 6.5 HD 4G LTE GSM Factory Unlocked Smartphone - International Version No Warranty JSN-L23 (Black)

I’ve had the Honor 8X for about six weeks now. I’m writing this review primarily for T-Mobile (Metro PCS) customers, but others may find some value in it. There is a lot of confusion regarding the Honor 8X and compatibility with the frequencies (bands) used in the US market. I’m not an expert by any means, but I’ve done a lot of research and obviously purchased the phone. I’m with Metro PCS, so my research is based on T-Mobile’s network. I’m providing what I learned in order to hopefully help others make a well informed decision. First things first… make sure you receive the JSN-L23 model of this phone for use in the States. If they send you anything else, I would return it immediately and order another one from a different seller. This phone supports the following bands & speeds. Please note this phone does support LTE- Advanced which, in theory, is much faster than standard LTE. A lot of your phone’s speed of course will depend on your location and carrier. There are numerous maps on the internet that detail a carrier’s coverage area with speed test results. If you look this phone up, make sure you click JSN-L23. Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 28(700), 41(2500) Speed HSPA, LTE-A T-Mobile’s primary band is band 4 with the secondary band being band 2. T-Mobile also operates on bands 12, 66 & 71 which this phone does not support. Band 12 has been getting a lot of press recently because T-Mobile is working to expand their network coverage. Band 12 is a low frequency band that extends further out while also being able to more easily penetrate structures such as office buildings, so you get a better signal in more rural areas as well as at work for example or inside a store. What people don’t talk about though is band 12’s limited availability. More likely than not, you aren’t even in an area that utilizes band 12. To see a map of implemented and planned band 12 deployments, you can easily find that information on the internet. If you just have to have a phone that supports band 12, I would suggest the Huawei Mate SE US version. It is very similar to the Honor 8X with a 5.93” display and a couple of other differences, but it supports a large number of LTE bands (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12 & 17). The Mate 20 Lite also appears to be comparable and supports band 12 and has some additional features not available on the Mate SE. I’m not sure why, but a lot of reviewers on Amazon said this phone does not support 4G LTE. There is no LTE designation when my Wi-Fi is on, however when I’m not using Wi-Fi, 4G LTE is clearly visible next to the signal meter. Just a couple of other general points I wanted to share: • The SD card is primarily available to store media content only. From what I read, you cannot download or move apps to the SD card using the stock OS and I really don’t see that option on my phone either. • It took about a week before I received the update to Android 9 Pie. Some folks seem to get the update immediately, but mine came a few days later. • The Huawei user Interface is straight forward and user friendly.

Recien lo compre y debo decir que este teléfono es una maquina! Sus 4 gb de ram lo hace súper rápido y su batería dura bastante, soy programador de equipos Android y lo e probado con varias plataformas y este Android NO le debe envidiar nada a ningún otro teléfono, para su precio es mas de lo que yo esperaba.

The screen scratches very easily but otherwise i have not had a problem with the phone. Battery life was a little sub par to what I was expecting. Fast, responsive, and great fingerprint scanner.

Dont let the negative Chinese product reviews deter you from getting a great deal. This phone is fantastic. Screen is great because the videos, pictures, and images are crisp and clear. The ring tone and sound is loud enough that even my near deaf mom can hear. The camera also takes great pictures which was one reason I got this item. The plus is that it works on T-Mobile and came in one day as they say. Also, it runs the Google apps and Huawei apps. And theres a great Huawei health app that lets me know how many steps I have walked at work or for the day. Not bad for a phone that is under 200 bucks. Two thumbs up!!

I have used the phone for a few days since it was purchased and I would mostly be very positive to this phone generally. The features are pretty much very good for a mid range phone. If asked if I would buy it again, I would say yes, especially if you are looking for a budgeted phone that gets the job done.

So Ive just switched to AT&T and wanted to get a new phone without blowing $500 on a phone. I researched every phone I wanted, and hard. This had the best reviews I saw. Better than any flagship phone. I gave up the Apple iPhone life about two years ago and didnt want to go back. I upgraded from a Moto 5G Plus to the Honor 8x. I was nervous because I saw a top review saying it wouldnt connect to AT&T, but a few saying it would - so I took a gamble. Im really. Glad I did. Set up was an absolute breeze. Upon unboxing I saw it came with a free clear case, and headphones. I wondered why other phones never did that. Turned on the phone, and prompts you with selecting a language and country, then tells you to pop in your sim card, and boom. That easy. My phone was up and running! It gave me the option to move all files and content over from my old phone via the clone my phone app. It was a breeze and I am. So dang happy with my purchase. Battery life has been amazing. I literally have zero complaints about this phone. Do not hesitate to switch, youll wonder why you didnt do it sooner.

Ive had this phone for about a month now and I absolutely love it. The size, the hardware, and the camera are all far past my expectations for an android phone. Everything is great except for the messaging. I suggest using either a third party messaging app or youll have to deal with undownloaded messages constantly. Also, since he phone is the international version, it only supports GSM and not LTE as the product says it does. This is not much of a problem for me, but Im probably going to buy the US version if/when its released.

I love the phone, it happens to be my go to devive. I love the camera, it the beautiful and detailed photos.

This is a wonderful bargain phone that, so far, works more like a bigger budget one. I had to replace a lost phone in a hurry so when a search on Huawei phones brought this one up, I took a gamble & purchased it. On the positive side, *The price cant be beat. I purchased mine for $185 & now, the price has dropped even lower *Screen size and display: both are on par with some of the mid-budget phones out there (6.5 in.) and the images are sharp. It also makes it easier to type, especially longer passages *Split- screens: this phone allows you to have a split-screen both vertically and horizontally while seeing both screens clearly. *Camera: the quality of the pictures with this phone is a much-needed upgrade from the Mate SE. They look nicer and the flash function will automatically brighten a pic & the image comes out sharper. *Space: With 4gb ram, things move fast & storage is really good too (64 gb internal storage plus space for a SD card) *Settings: this phone has a lot more options for customizing the phone to your taste, including how you want the apps to appear, swapping options, etc. CONS: *Charging: one of the few issues with this phone. You cant quick charge (it can take 3-5 hrs.) . It also doesnt do wireless charging on its own; you much purchase a wireless receiver to attach to your phone & a separate charging holder. However, the charge does last longer when completely charged. *Screen: the screen itself seems to be a bit more sensitive to falls. Ive already have a couple knicks on it (not noticable to the naked eye but enough to realize that its not something hard stuck on it that needs to come off) *Huawei apps: some of the apps dont seem to work at all, though it appears to be available. The magazine unlock option doesnt work, for example, and there is hardly any wallpapers to choose from. Im also having a hard time creating a Huawei account.

The phone is over all super great, I just had a problem with it and I had to returned it, the reason why I returned it was, because I use the hot spot a lot and I noticed something on the phone, every time I use the hot spot, it cut the data from the phone, so if I was using the hot spot, I coudnt use the internet from the phone. That was a very big issue for me, other that that I really recommend this phone