Overall Score
57.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3865)57.5
Performance(#4610)60.3
Camera(#1757)46.9
Display(#5061)70.5
Battery(#8746)43.5
Build(#7074)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei G8
Short Review
- The Huawei G8 features a sleek design with dimensions of 152 x 76.5 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 167g, available in black, white, and gold.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 401 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.1 with an upgrade option to 6.0, it features EMUI 3.1 for a customized user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device has a microUSB 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Huawei G8 combines a solid build, decent performance, and a capable camera in a stylish package.
- Special features include optical image stabilization for improved photography.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei GX8
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152 x 76.5 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 3.01 x 0.30 in)
Weight167 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMHybrid Dual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes