The Honor Pad 8 marks Honor's highly anticipated return to India, launching on 20 September 2022 with a large 12-inch display, a capable Snapdragon 680 processor, and an aggressive price tag that makes it one of the more compelling Android tablets in its segment.
Honor Pad 8 Price and Availability in India
Honor has introduced the Honor Pad 8 in two RAM variants in India. The 4 GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 29,999, while the 6 GB RAM variant carries a price of Rs 31,999. Both variants come in a single black color option.
The tablet went on sale starting 23 September 2022 exclusively on Flipkart as part of the Big Billion Day 2022 sale event. During the sale, prices dropped significantly — the 4 GB variant was available at Rs 19,999 and the 6 GB variant at Rs 21,999, offering buyers a notable discount on launch pricing.
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Honor Pad 8 Full Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 12-inch LCD, 1200x2000 pixels (2K), 87% screen-to-body ratio |
| Processor | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 7250 mAh, 22.5W fast charging |
| Operating System | Android 12, MagicUI 6.1 |
| Speakers | 8 speakers with Honor Histen and DTS:X Ultra |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, OTG |
| Design | Unibody |
| Certifications | TUV Rheinland (low blue light) |
Display and Design
The Honor Pad 8 sports a 12-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1200x2000 pixels, which falls into the 2K resolution category. The panel achieves an impressive 87 percent screen-to-body ratio, keeping bezels relatively slim for a large tablet. The display has earned TUV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission, which is a meaningful addition for users who spend long hours reading or watching content.
The tablet adopts a unibody design, giving it a clean, premium look. It is available only in black at launch.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, Honor has used the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 — an octa-core chipset built on a 6nm process. It is paired with either 4 GB or 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of onboard storage. The software experience runs on Android 12 topped with Honor's own MagicUI 6.1 skin.
Battery and Audio
The Honor Pad 8 is powered by a large 7250 mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. For a tablet used primarily for media consumption, this capacity should comfortably last through a full day of mixed use.
Audio is a highlight: Honor has equipped the tablet with eight speakers tuned with Honor Histen and DTS:X Ultra technologies, promising a rich, immersive sound stage that is unusual in this price category.
Camera and Connectivity
Camera hardware is modest and appropriate for a tablet: a 5 MP rear camera for document scanning and occasional snapshots, and a 5 MP front camera for video calls. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and OTG support for connecting accessories.
