Overall Score
58.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3485)58.4
Performance(#4580)60.3
Camera(#1754)46.9
Display(#4962)70.5
Battery(#8612)43.5
Build(#470)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P8
Short Review
- The Huawei P8 features a sleek design with dimensions of 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4 mm and a weight of 144g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on both the front and back with an aluminum frame.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS-NEO LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Kirin 930 or 935 chipset, paired with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and an 8 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- Battery capacity stands at 2680 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- The device runs on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 6.0 with EMUI 3.1, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The P8 is available in various colors, including Titanium Grey and Mystic Champagne.
- Special features include a headphone jack and microUSB 2.0 for connectivity.
- Overall, the Huawei P8 combines a premium build with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS-NEO LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 930 (28 nm)/ Kirin 935 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2680 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2680 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.25 in)
Weight144 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsTitanium Grey, Mystic Champagne (16 GB model)Carbon Black, Prestige Gold (64 GB model)
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes