A Cheaper, Better iPad? | Honor Pad 8 Tablet Unboxing

Unboxing the Honor Pad 8 budget Android tablet, plus hands-on review of the gaming smarts, media chops and other features. The Honor Pad 8 could be one of the best affordable tabs of 2022 if you don't want to go iPad, with a UK asking price under £300.
Powered by the Snapdragon 680, this tablet can cope with all of the usual shenanigans including web browsing, media streaming and even some light gaming. Genshin Impact can be played on the lowest detail settings with a reasonable frame rate, for instance. The Honor Pad 8's 12-inch screen is crisp and pumps out attractive visuals for this budget price, while the 8-speaker setup is also great stuff.
You don't have expandable storage or LTE/5G support here sadly, while there's also no headphone jack. So yeah, it's Bluetooth all the way for your 'phones.
The Honor Pad 8 also offers dual 5MP cameras, and MagicUI 6 on top of Android 12. This adds in the usual extra features and thankfully not much crapware to delete!
Honor Pad 8 Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - It's a video!
0:44 - What's in the box?
1:04 - Design
2:16 - Magic UI & features
4:03 - Cameras
4:40 - Display & audio
6:14 - Performance & gaming
7:26 - Battery
7:51 - Byyyeeeeee

[@MrIreland4]

Your video's always hit all the points I want to hear and never fail to get a giggle, much appreciated for your content

[@jayedjoy]

Got one a couple of months ago for £179 from Argos. Really glad I got this one. For web browsing, docs editing and streaming it is really great. Speakers are great.

[@Iamlindagraham]

Hey. This comment was really helpful. Thank you. Will definitely get this soon

[@oxnyz1883]

do you use a stylus?

[@aryanasharma3337]

@@oxnyz1883 Yes, even Amazon basics stylus work on Honor x9.

[@camotech1314]

Is it still working well? Debating between this and Redmi Pad SE. They're the same price pretty much.

[@existingbee-kt7qy]

​@@camotech1314 which one is better??

[@FarawayPictures]

I'm thinking of getting one of these for digital comics. Plus... I have that Akira boxset too!!!

[@adityakhurana7464]

An amazing affordable tablet that brings performance to a next level with the aspect of MediaTek chipset is really amazing.

[@zynchroyt-2961]

It's a snapdragon 685 not mediatek

[@lyubomirhristov418]

Is it good for games I just looking for cheap one for my kid as he using my iPad

[@zynchroyt-2961]

@@lyubomirhristov418 what type of games are you children playing? How old are they?

[@antmancan6408]

Nice one bro. Everything I needed to know, and I did buy one.

[@Squirrel_101]

That's one nice looking tablet, cheers for the review!

[@jimmycricketlopez2746]

You're welcome

[@juriaanoussoren]

Nice screen sise, would be nice if one day they would include a good case or a kickstand built in so that you can use your tablet if you're watching something. But yeah nice tablet!

[@paulleighton5025]

would be good to see a review of similar tablets to compare, great video

[@jimmycricketlopez2746]

Yeah we will do that for you next month sir

[@olliehaselden375]

Does this Honor have a GPS receiver? I need a tablet for mapping that does not rely on wifi or other external connectivity

[@colinnicoll9169]

Worth considering. I'm still using my Galaxy S5e which is great for streaming while running a VPN and can take a SIM too when required

[@XYZ-ef3mo]

Your Tab S5e is far superior to this device. Hopefully you bought the 128GB model. OLED pin sharp screen. Dolby Atmos which is superior to the DTS on offer here. I have the Honor Magicbook Pro AMD. Fantastic laptop - 16.1" screen with good colour accuracy, 16GB RAM, 512GB ROM and of course the powerful 45 Watt AMD Ryzen 54600H chip. Everyone said it's tunable quad DTS speakers were great. I find the speakers mediocre. They are above average for a laptop though. The point is your Dolby Atmos Quad speakers will be better than what's on offer here.

[@jacquiecoles7553]

I am still using my Samsung S5e as well

[@colinnicoll9169]

It seems no more software updates for my Galaxy S5e. The last security patch was Nov 22. A real shame as the tablet works really well, good battery life and in perfect condition

[@lovellneil]

Hi just watched this video, really good. I’m looking for a tablet, but this is just a little too big in size. Can you suggest something with a smaller profile ? I’m using iPad mini 4 currently.

[@aaravagarwal6970]

This tablet by Honor is a true value for the money that comes with the integrated mediatek chipset and also beautiful display.

[@rockstoneballs]

Not a fake comment at all

[@satyamevajayate7263]

Will you notice pixels from normal distance ? Asking because of its low PPI .

[@rgraham9610]

Would it be good for streaming football?? If not which tablet is decent for live streaming and which is affordable

[@bowser515]

I just ordered this to replace my galaxy tab 10 which has become slower than a snail with a drag chute! I only use my tablet to browse social media etc and I wanted a nice big screen, so this sound fit the bill nicely. Currently only £179 direct from Honor also, can't really complain. Thanks for the review!

[@davidbateman-smith1426]

I just got a Samsung a8 it lags and it keeps disconnecting me from the WiFi and I have watched endless videos to fix it.But I'm going to return it and get the honor.

[@bowser515]

@@davidbateman-smith1426 This honor is fine for the money, performance is good. My only complaint is that the screen definitely isn't as good as the one on the galaxy tab.

[@bansisbhanu]

It is freckling awesome!

[@user-wl7yf4of5q]

Many thanks for the video. Can I use a wireless mouse with this device?

[@missparveen2151]

Honor is doing their best🔥

[@mrsniff3676]

Honorstly they are😂😂😂

[@UnofficiallyHuman]

Watching this on my Honor Pad 8❤

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

that gunk underneath was worth more innuendo

[@_techfan]

Nice Honor Flagship Tablet 👍

[@LordPicasoNL]

Are you going to review the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and the Tab A8 as well? Would be nice to see more tablets on here 😃

[@LordPicasoNL]

@TELEGRAM👉 first_Techspurt Go away i wont fall for this scam.

[@_techfan]

@@LordPicasoNL iSn'T a sCaM bRo,it's cHrIs fRoM tEcH sPuRt

[@teeteeme5752]

I bought this recently. I like it. I’m impressed with the picture quality, sound. Better than my iPad Pro 2021. I watch a lot of movies on it and play games.

[@luminanace3300]

It is not better than an ipad pro wtf

[@teeteeme5752]

@luminanace3300 it is in my opinion. A wider screen. Took it to America and noticed amazing features when I watched movies. The picture quality is not great for photos, but other than that it's OK.

[@AlexMkd1984]

​​@@luminanace3300its better blind apple cult user

[@AlexMkd1984]

​@@luminanace3300poor iSheep 😀

[@lyubomirhristov418]

How is for games I just look for my kid because he touch my iPad all the time and want to buy something for him.

[@Andyhandle]

I've got family members using iPads with the latest updates which are several years old. It's not just the initial cost to consider.

[@bojji3538]

Most apps on ipados are only available with ios13 on an ipad and the latest is ios15 while android apps requires android 6 and the latest android version is 12, thats like 6 years apart while ios only allows a 2 with apps. What I am saying is, even if an android tab only has 2 years of updates it will still have more features by the time an ipad (released on the same year) hits its 5 year or last update. Plus if an ipad released thesame year than an android tab, they would both still support both apps and those big software updates puts a toll on the device hardware anyways

[@Andyhandle]

@@bojji3538 the iPads still in use in my family are several years old and doing what's needed🙂 I had several android tablets but had so many issues, heat etc, poorly designed apps and lack of long term support. I wasted so much money on those (Samsung, Sony, LG,...).

[@Eddy_E.]

@@bojji3538 even iPad Air 1gen runs pretty solid on its latest is and still get security updates, this device is nearly 9 years old and can still run most important apps for most people… So what are you talking about?! With android you get with luck 3 major updates and with even more luck + 2 years security, for devices wich get this kind of support you pay easily 500€/$ and more (mostly more), with the 300€/$ starting iPad you will get easily 6-7 major updates and after that a couple of years security… So in this department android is not even close and not even for 1000€/$ plus you get a similar support you get on the cheapest iPad for just 300 bucks…

[@bojji3538]

@@Eddy_E. girl, it cant even run youtube😭 because youtube requires ios 12 to be run, i literally have one. Its stuck on ios 9 the hell, and for your information 9 year old android tablets can still download and run youtube, although its laggy🤣

[@Eddy_E.]

@@bojji3538 who uses the KZbin app?! Don’t use it since it was gone from the stock apps of iOS…😅😂 And iOS 9 is on divides like iPad 2, iPad mini 1, iPhone 4s and stuff like this and the only device wich is younger then 11 years is the iPad mini with 10 years… And those old devices are nearly all useless today not important if it is an iOS device or an android device… Android devices wich are so old are mostly stuck on android 4 with some luck 5 and guess what, on none of those devices you can install the KZbin app anymore cause even on android it needs at least version 6 and devices wich supports that are mostly just 4-6 years old…

[@chrisf5475]

Looking for a ‘decent’ Android tablet with headphone socket and SE card slot (that’ll accept 1TB ideally but minimum 512GB)… around 10”… something that’ll run DJ apps like ‘DJay Pro’. Any recommendations?

[@amaanali9519]

Does any active stylus work??

[@bingobaz6402]

I wanted to know is what resolution and is it HDR?

[@paulhumphries3795]

When can we expect the review on the Honor X8 Tablet?

[@jaypeedelossantos401]

bi buddy. i bought this for my daughter. it seems like the drawing app were deleted for some reason. can you tell me the built inn app for drawing? ill appreciate this. thanks

[@starcade90]

Will you be reviewing the Honor Pad X9? Thanks..

[@rfnishat]

Can someome give me the wallpaper link....and tell me where he gets all those wallpaper from?

[@johndaryllopez3288]

Is it okay to download Ms office in that tablet?I would like to know since we're planning to get one

[@flaviocenci1019]

I bought this tablet 1 month ago and I can only say which is perfect, (besides beautiful metal,) it is redundant in power, cheap and intelligent, because you will use the gps, or mobile phone, or wifi, where you will be connected!

[@oxnyz1883]

do you use any stylus with it

[@simonharding3109]

Got mine for 179 and for that price, a no brainer!

[@avincenzoyoutube30]

Best review vid fr

[@mr_masutha]

This guy had me laughing hard at 1:40 🤣🤣, OMG Uncle spurt

[@BibhorChoudhury]

Glad I bought this one❤

[@sarwono4540]

It's like having huaweis tablet but with gms... Soo good review

[@stevehornsby7727]

I love my Huawei tablet

[@sarwono4540]

@@stevehornsby7727 me too eventough doesnt have gms

[@satishpatro]

5:11 which movie? Please share link for the spy-x-family wallpaper

[@Dr23rippa]

Actually looks like an Ipad mini but its much needed a big spec 7/8" screen tablet. That can fast charge!!! Thanks finally. Reverse charging too apparently? No headphone jack is a let down though.

[@lindakeyes9353]

You can just get usb type c ear phones.

[@Dr23rippa]

@@lindakeyes9353 Beyond the point. Did Apple reduce the price when removing this jack or supply the connection to still have it?

[@lindakeyes9353]

@@Dr23rippa I don't suppose so , no.

[@lindakeyes9353]

@Pavan Kumar To be fair, mine work fine, £2.50 from Poundland...And at that price, even two a year is good ,🙂

[@AGLOVER1234FOREVER]

@@lindakeyes9353 . I'm...

[@sharmainemonzon4233]

Can you try if the huawei pen will work on that tablet?

[@RanjitKumar-in3xq]

Is it stylus pen compatible ?

[@harriskhan6787]

What about widevine level? Can you show it in the streaming apps like in Netflix and prime video

[@parvezahmedjalil7310]

Yes it can

[@vibezz90]

Can it be used for drawing with a stylus? With professional drawing apps?

[@rian9684]

Up

[@ugesh5045]

I afraid not. Xiomi pad and ipad will do

[@ehimenwiseman8398]

@@ugesh5045 Samsung too

[@valerieng7210]

able to connect hotspot with other devices?

[@lunarpeople]

Hey, thanks! Does it have stilus support of any kind?

[@kaizer7568]

Yes

[@carismaticul]

@@kaizer7568 which one?

[@YT-ti1ql]

Can we connect this tab to projector?

[@GreenDragon735]

Does the tablet have gorilla glass just bought the honor pad 8 can't seem to find the answer

[@JedBullet]

"a flea's bollock". May I propose this uncle Spurt as a new standard in weights and measures. Lmao 🤣

[@cptdurr]

does it suppoer usb-c headphones at least?

[@erkangucsav8759]

What's the dac inside of this capable of outputting?

[@annbates5075]

Does anyone know whether this and the next Honor tab the x9 will get Android and security updates and for how long?

[@samnavlogs1463]

Is it ok for drawing ,graphic desgining?

[@camotech1314]

This one or Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE?? They're around the same price.

[@goldenring518]

My honour pad has just arrived and its amazing for the price of £199 nice big screen, 12", light weight, nice cover. Better than an iPad or Samsung, plenty of space, nice big battery lasts all day, quick charging, all in all a very nice tablet. :-)

[@mdminhajalamdip4372]

can you say more? is it laggy? how is the display? speed ? battery?

[@rockstoneballs]

@@mdminhajalamdip4372 unfortunately bots can't reply

[@MarkGib]

I’ve ordered one after watching your review ( and subsequent others) was the one you tested a preproduction unit as others are describing it as having an aluminium body not plastic. I was almost sucked into spending a fortune on an iPad / Samsung tablet but for what I actually need this should be more than good enough. It will hopefully be here in 2 days so fingers crossed 😉

[@AlanBendi]

Did it arrive? how is it so far?

[@carolvile5584]

Did you get it at £229? Also with free earbuds?

[@zilvermann]

Does it have google play store??? Or Harmony store??

[@AdwaithV7]

Could you please update if you can use it with a stylus for taking notes?

[@ayodhiramansarangapani9650]

​@@zilvermann honor was sold to another company so it still uses Android

[@walkwithpaul8]

i now plan to buy the honor pad 8 so i can link it to my honor 70 lite 5g phone

[@philgraham4642]

Alreet Uncle Spurt, will you be reviewing the Nokia T10 range of tablets?

[@errolljones8432]

Honor Pad 8 yes would buy it 👍🏽 can you use your phone with it like mirror share. And sinking your phone up to it. Like the Huawei make Pad?

[@djbaby.akaladbabyjunior8978]

I am going to get one in July

[@thomasgrannon10]

Do wireless headphones work on this?

[@unamtaaslam4268]

where is the baclground from please?

[@xavieryt412]

Where do you get these crazy anime wallpapers ? should be a permanent link in your description instead of having to ask on each video x)

[@NoGameNoLifeBlank]

I think it's alphacoders

[@CustardDonut]

You could be a Grattan catalogue model

[@Cowsaresmooth]

Legend

[@chriswilliams8121]

Just bought one from Amazon for £189 getting delivered Tuesday cant wait as my Samsung galaxy tab s6 lite just after a year is completely fecked it keeps non stop restarting at boot screen so the update by the looks of it messed it up and theres no way to fix it

[@wanazmin4707]

is it support stylus?

[@smitjee]

Happy with my matepad 11

[@johndeguzman3557]

now have honor pad x9 much cheaper,,what is better ?

[@jax10x]

Waku waku wallpaper

[@aparnam6651]

Does this take apple pencil or any other pen?

[@iharper76]

Like your review, however I was looking forward to some cod mobile gameplay and see how this tablet handles it.? I'm on a budget and this looked better than the Teclast M40 Air I'm currently using which does freeze when playing in low to mid graphics in cod mobile

[@WebCodes1]

i"m always wondering where you get these wallpapers you use on the devices

[@jesse1211]

Y're not the only one. He's a big fan of anime

[@euroker05]

I use the back camera of my tablet to scan the occasional documents/receipts and some pics of our pets. 😅

[@jimmycricketlopez2746]

Thats interesting. Thanks for ur input

[@jahshinbennett9303]

Can you test apex on your devices

[@grimmjowtheimmortal6849]

Is that the Akira box set at 04:20

[@Jdvamp38]

Can I hotspot this to my iPhone

[@benoitdeval]

hi , can you try the tablet HONOR pad x8 please ? thanks

[@Nedlius]

me hoping that a flagship tablet with a headphone jack will appear

[@darthchris19]

dumb question, but can the tablet stream Netflix content in HD and Full HD? A lot of cheaper tablets dont support HD Netflix streaming :/

[@bennybouken]

it does according to google

[@parvezahmedjalil7310]

Yes it can

[@T9Hitman]

It's nice to see that Huawei, um I mean Honor have good the old Google there.

[@Jarvis2077]

I love that Anime Wallpaper where can I get it

[@user-wi5zt9fw6j]

Do you know widevine??

[@PhotonicJerk]

What's the movie on 4:58 ?

[@DS93061]

Now I wanna look at a starfish's sphincter

[@buluemas]

howbout outdoor, man?

[@florwishgrowthmindset1423]

can you cast to google chrome from here?

[@kornar]

Google assistant on the honor pad is honoured.

[@kornar]

3:00

[@jasonmcmeekin2214]

I thought you were in Berlin at IFA?

[@simonhounslow1340]

does it have GPS?

[@valley_robot]

i have just bought one , its cool , but im pissed off that it doesent have a headphone port

[@nxel2]

Has pen support?

[@Cvlize]

@tech spurt please I need one of this can you help me get it delivered to Nigeria?

[@binodd1907]

They killed the honour 😂

[@ginazapanta4350]

12inch amazing

[@hashcode_error]

Where are those awesome wallpapers from 😍? Can someone reply me the link Thank You

[@jjk5693]

You like anime?

[@hashcode_error]

@@jjk5693 little little like not much into this but it's fine

[@DeanoEssex]

No SD card slot makes this useless for me 😞

[@TheBTC]

If I had to pick one killer feature of this device, it would be plugging it into 240v with no ground pin, and then handing it to my children.

[@NeonVisual]

Don't worry. As long as you have a circuit breaker you can plug a fork into the wall and transmit the power wirelessly.

[@martinriches2542]

When did you last have a power supply/charger that had an earth pin that was not made of plastic?

[@NeonVisual]

@@martinriches2542 Anything with a plastic earth pin should be a double insulated appliance. To find out if your device is double insulated simply get in the bath with it. You'll know it's double insulated by being able to get back out of the bath.

[@av98]

@@NeonVisual A circuit breaker can fail without tripping.

[@Steve30x]

Lol I charge all my devices with a charger which doesn't have an earth pin with years and it's never given me a shock never mind kill me. Not one of my charging bricks have a proper earth pin with over six years.

[@sebluketravis2438]

Can you spaff on the screen, I meant draw on it.

[@Hushoo]

how is it for note taking for the students?

[@ugesh5045]

It should