Huawei Mate 8
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Huawei Mate 9
#1892Category Breakdown
Huawei Mate 8
Huawei Mate 9
Performance
71.271.4
Camera
66.182.0
Display
73.158.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
76.176.2
Connectivity
64.669.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
47.953.8
Summary
- The Huawei Mate 8 features a 6.0-inch IPS-NEO LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Mate 9 has a slightly smaller 5.9-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~373 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Mate 8 is powered by the Kirin 950 chipset, whereas the Mate 9 utilizes the more advanced Kirin 960, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The Mate 8's camera system includes a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, while the Mate 9 has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and a 20 MP monochrome sensor, enabling enhanced photography options and 4K video recording.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Mate 9 supports faster 22.5W charging compared to the Mate 8's 18W.
- Software-wise, the Mate 8 runs Android 6.0 (upgradable to 7.0), while the Mate 9 comes with Android 7.0 (upgradable to 9.0), offering a more modern user experience.
- Both phones have a premium build with Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, but the Mate 9 includes stereo speakers, enhancing audio output.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate 8
Huawei Mate 9
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Also known as Huawei Ascend Mate8
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.9"
Type
IPS-NEO LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~373 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16 nm)
Kirin 960 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-G71 MP8
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 37% in 30 min
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 3.17 x 0.31 in)
156.9 x 78.9 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.11 x 0.31 in)
Weight
185 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown
Agate Red, Topaz Blue, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White, Black, Obsidian Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.49 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (NXT-L09)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (NXT-L29)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass