Overall Score
59.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3029)59.4
Performance(#4599)60.3
Camera(#1734)47.0
Display(#5012)70.5
Battery(#3369)51.0
Build(#1370)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 8
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 8 features a sleek aluminum build with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, measuring 157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm and weighing 185g.
- Its 6.0-inch IPS-NEO LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp density of approximately 368 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 950 chipset, the phone boasts an octa-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, ensuring smooth performance across applications.
- The rear camera is a 16 MP unit with OIS and can record video at 1080p, while the 8 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 4000 mAh, supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 with EMUI 4, it is upgradable to Android 7.0.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, though it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in several colors, including Champagne Gold and Space Gray.
- Special features include a headphone jack and microUSB 2.0 for charging and data transfer.
- Overall, the Mate 8 combines solid design and performance with a reliable camera and battery life.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Ascend Mate8
Display
Size6"
TypeIPS-NEO LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 950 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF, OIS
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, 37% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 3.17 x 0.31 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsChampagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM (NXT-L09)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (NXT-L29)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes