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Huawei Huawei Maimang 8

$551.75

Overview

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 is a premium mid-range Android smartphone released in 2019 with a 6.21-inch LCD IPS, Kirin 710 chipset, 24.8 main camera, and 3400 mAh battery.

Priced at $551.75, it targets users seeking premium mid-range performance.

Specifications of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8

The display of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 measures 6.21 inches with LCD IPS technology. Peak brightness reaches 400 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080 x 2340 px resolution.

Size
6.21 inches
Type
LCD IPS
Resolution
1080 x 2340 px
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Peak Brightness
400 nits
HDR
No

The camera system of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 features 3 rear cameras: 24.8 main, 16MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 2x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 1080p.

Main Sensor
24.8
Camera Count
3 cameras
Ultrawide
16MP, FOV: 120°
Telephoto
8MP, 2x optical zoom
Max Video
1080p

The battery of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 has 3400mAh capacity with 10 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 180 min minutes.

Capacity
3400mAh
Wired Charging
10
Full Charge Time
180 min minutes

The performance of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 is powered by the Kirin 710 chipset with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 153456.

Chipset
Kirin 710
CPU
Octa-Core, 4x Cortex A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.7 GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G51 MP4
AnTuTu Score
153456

The memory of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 offers 1GB RAM with 16GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is 16GB 1GB RAM.

RAM Options
1GB
Storage Options
16GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

The connectivity of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e, and Bluetooth 4.0.

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e
Bluetooth
4.0

The build of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 weighs 160g with Plastic frame and Plastic back. Dimensions measure 155.2 x 73.4 x 8 mm.

Dimensions
155.2 x 73.4 x 8 mm
Weight
160g
Frame
Plastic
Back
Plastic

The software of Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4 with Samsung One UI. Software support extends 1 years through 2027.

OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
UI
Samsung One UI
Update Policy
1 years

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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Huawei Maimang 8

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 has a 24.8 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.

Related: mobile photography

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 with Kirin 710 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.

Related: mobile gaming

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 receives 1 years of updates through 2027. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.

Related: software support

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 has a 3400mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.

Related: battery life

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 at $551.75 is a premium mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.

Related: buying decision

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 supports 10 wired charging with full charge in approximately 180 min minutes.

Related: fast charging

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 is available in 16GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.

Related: storage capacity

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 has a 6.21-inch LCD IPS with 60Hz refresh rate and 400 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes No.

Related: display quality

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Verdict

The Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 delivers strong value for users wanting flagship-tier features at a reasonable price point. Consider this phone for flagship-level performance, if you want premium features without paying flagship prices.

Key Specifications

Display

6.21"

Main Camera

24.8

Chipset

Kirin 710

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA
2G BandsGSM /
3G BandsHSDPA 2100
4G LTE BandsN/A
5G Sub-6 BandsN/A
5G mmWave BandsN/A
SpeedN/A
Carrier Aggregation
SIMMini-SIM
Dual SIM Modedual-standby
eSIM Support
VoLTE SupportN/A
VoWiFiN/A
NR CA Support

Launch

Announced2019
StatusDiscontinued
AvailabilityN/A
Model VariantsN/A
Launch Price$551.75

Body & Design

Dimensions (mm)155.2 x 73.4 x 8 mm
Weight (g)160
Build MaterialsAluminium alloy
FramePlastic
Back FinishPlastic
Colors["Black", "white", "red"]
IP RatingN/A
Rugged CertificationsN/A
Ingress GasketsN/A
Form FactorBar
Hinge TypeN/A
Folded DimensionsN/A
Thermal SolutionPassive
Notification/Alert
HapticsBasic

Display

Panel TypeLCD IPS
Size (inches)6.21
Resolution (px)1080 x 2340 px
Aspect Ratio9:16
Pixel Density (ppi)415
Screen-to-body Ratio (%)83
Refresh Rate (Hz)60
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Touch Sampling Rate (Hz)120
Peak Brightness (nits)400
HDR Standards
Color GamutsRGB
Color Depth24
PWM Dimming (Hz)250
Glass ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass v3
Oleophobic CoatingN/A
CurvatureFlat
Always-on Display
Display Driver ICN/A
Cover DisplayN/A

Platform (SoC)

OS at LaunchAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Update Policy1 years
ChipsetKirin 710
CPUOcta-Core, 4x Cortex A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.7 GHz
GPUARM Mali-G51 MP4
NPU/AI TOPs0.5 TOPS
ISP Featuresbasic-isp
Modemkirin-710-modem
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ChipN/A
Throttling BehaviorN/A
Geekbench Single-CoreN/A
Geekbench Multi-CoreN/A
AnTuTu Score153456
3DMark ScoresN/A

Memory & Storage

RAM1GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Storage16GB
Storage Type16GB 1GB RAM
Storage Speedemmc-5.1
Expandable StoragemicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Slot TypemicroSD
USB OTG
Filesystem Encryptionfull-disk-encryption

Main Camera System

Rear Cameras3
Main Sensor24.8
Main Sensor Size1/2.78"
Main Sensor ModelSony IMX576 Exmor RS
Main Lensf/1.8, 26mm
OIS
AutofocusAF
Pixel Binning0.9 um
Ultrawide16MP, FOV: 120°
Telephoto8MP, 2x optical zoom
Macro2
Depth/ToF/LiDAR2.0 MP depth
Flicker/Color SensorsN/A
Flashled-dual-tone
Video Resolution1080p
HDR/Dolby Vision Video
Video Codecsh264
Slow Motion720p@960fps
Video Stabilizationeis-1-axis
Night Mode Featuresbasic
RAW/Pro ControlsN/A

Selfie Camera

Resolution8
Sensor SizeCMOS
Aperturef/2.2
AF/OIS
Secondary Front Cam
Front Flash
Video1080p-30fps
HDR/Dolby VisionN/A
Face Unlock2d-face-unlock

Audio

Loudspeakers
3.5mm Jack
Hi-Res Audio
Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos
Microphones1
Bluetooth CodecsaptX, LDAC
DAC/AmpIntegrated

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e
Bluetooth4.0
NFCN/A
IR Blaster
UWBN/A
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Dual-Band GNSS
FM Radio
USBUSB 2.0
Display Out
eSIM Capacity

Sensors

Fingerprint SensorRear-mounted
3D Face IDN/A
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Proximity Sensor
Ambient Light
Barometer
Thermo/HygrometerN/A
UV SensorN/A
Hall Sensor
Color Temp Sensor
Health SensorsN/A
Satellite SOS

Battery & Charging

Capacity (mAh)3400
TypeLi-Polymer
Removable
Endurance RatingN/A
Wired Charging10
Wired Standardmicro-usb
0-50% Time (mins)120 min
Full Charge Time180 min
Wireless ChargingN/A
Wireless StandardN/A
Reverse WirelessN/A
Reverse Wired
Charger in Box10w-charger
Battery Health Featuresbasic-charging-control

Software

OS at LaunchAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Update Window1 years
UI Skin / LauncherSamsung One UI
Feature DropsN/A
App CloningN/A
Game Modebasic-game-mode
Privacy Featuresbasic-privacy
Accessibilitybasic-accessibility
Satellite Messaging UI

Miscellaneous

In-Box Contentscharger, cable, manual, sim-tool
Recycled Materials (%)N/A
Repairability ScoreN/A
WarrantyN/A

Reviews & Ratings

4.6

186 ratings

5 star
120
4 star
45
3 star
11
2 star
5
1 star
5

Showing 3 of 186 reviews

A

Alex R.

2 weeks ago

Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.

B

Ben C.

1 month ago

Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.

C

Chloe D.

3 months ago

The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!

Review

Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 Review: Solid Performance for the Price

5.8/10
Average

Our comprehensive review of the Huawei Huawei Maimang 8 covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.

(2.9 stars)
Pros
    Cons
    • - Display could be brighter or smoother
    • - Performance may struggle with demanding tasks

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