Honor has discreetly launched the Pad X8b tablet in Saudi Arabia featuring an 11-inch 90Hz display, Snapdragon 680 chipset, and Android 16 with MagicOS 10. Priced at SAR 649 (~$173) during its introductory offer.
Honor has officially released the Pad X8b tablet through a quiet launch in Saudi Arabia, continuing its X8 series with updated specifications and pricing. The device is already available for purchase in the region with an aggressive launch discount.
At the core of the Pad X8b is an 11-inch IPS LCD display with 1920x1200 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. This represents an upgrade from previous models in the series, offering smoother scrolling and improved responsiveness for everyday tasks. Under the hood, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 680 chipset handles processing duties, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The tablet ships with Android 16 out-of-the-box, overlaid with Honor's MagicOS 10 interface. This combination delivers Honor's ecosystem features including multi-screen collaboration with compatible smartphones and laptops. The MagicOS implementation includes productivity enhancements like split-screen multitasking and improved notification management tailored for the larger display.
Powering the device is a substantial 10,100mAh battery, which should provide extended usage between charges. Physical dimensions come in at 7.25mm thickness with a weight of 496g, positioning it as a portable media consumption device. Imaging capabilities include basic 5MP cameras on both front and rear, suitable for video calls and casual photography.
For Saudi Arabian customers, the Pad X8b is currently available at an introductory price of SAR 649 (approximately $173), which includes a charger in the box. This promotional pricing will last for two weeks before increasing to SAR 849 (~$226). The launch follows Honor's tablet naming convention where successive generations receive alphabetical suffixes, with the X8b succeeding the earlier X8a model.
The Pad X8b enters a competitive mid-range tablet market where it will face devices like Samsung's Galaxy Tab A series. Its positioning suggests a focus on casual users seeking an affordable content consumption device within Honor's growing ecosystem. The company's MagicOS integration provides value for existing Honor device owners through cross-device functionality, though the Snapdragon 680 chipset indicates performance limitations for intensive applications.
Full specifications and purchasing details are available on Honor's official Saudi Arabian portal.
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