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Honor 8X and 8X Max mix midrange specs with big-time bodies

Only for the biggest of hands

Published

September 7, 2018

Marvin Velasco

Honor recently launched a couple of new smartphones in China, and they’re literally a handful.

The Honor 8X has a 6.5-inch 1080p display that’s larger than most screens today, while the Honor 8X Max goes for an even more unwieldy 7.12-inch 1080p display. They both have trendy designs, with the former having close to no chin and the latter owning a tiny notch.

Besides that, they go for typical specs and features you’d find on Huawei and Honor’s midrange lineup. The brand even provided a breakdown of the numbers that compare the two:

The smaller Honor 8X is equipped with the new Kirin 710 chipset which is also found on the Huawei Nova 3i; the 8X Max, on the other hand, settles for either a Snapdragon 660 or 636 depending on which configuration you choose. They both share similar memory and storage setups, ranging from 4GB+64GB to 6GB+128GB.

Fortunately, they have dual-camera setups on the rear. The Honor 8X has a 20- and 2-megapixel combo on the back and 16-megapixel selfie shooter, while the 8X Max has a 16- and 2-megapixel rear setup and 8-megapixel front camera.

Because of its massive size, the Honor 8X Max comes with a 5000mAh battery that trumps the 3750mAh capacity of its smaller sibling — both are capable of fast charging.

The Honor 8X currently starts at CNY 1,399 (US$ 205) for the lowest config, while the cheapest Honor 8X Max retails for only CNY 1,499 (US$ 220). The available colors are black, blue, and red — with an additional purple variant for the regular Honor 8X.

Related Topics:Honor Honor 8X Honor 8X Max

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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November

Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year

Published

August 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.

The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.

Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.

The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.

It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.

Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut

Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones

Published

August 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.

As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.

Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.

That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.

To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.

Gaming

Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October

The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.

Published

August 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.

Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.

As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.

Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.

The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.

If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.