| Hardware and OS | Honor 8X Max | |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie), EMUI 9 | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | |
| Internal memory | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | |
| Display | Honor 8X Max | other phones |
| Size | 7.12 inches, 127.8 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio | |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Main Camera | Honor 8X Max | other phones |
| Camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Honor 8X Max | other phones |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Connectivity | Honor 8X Max | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - Global | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | Honor 8X Max | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Battery | Honor 8X Max | other phones |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
| Charging | Fast charging 18W
Reverse charging | |
| Design | Honor 8X Max | other phones |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Red | |
| Dimensions | 177.6 x 86.3 x 8.1 mm (6.99 x 3.40 x 0.32 in) | |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Features | Honor 8X Max | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
