Huawei Mate 8
$249
Overview
Huawei Mate 8 is a budget Android smartphone released in 2015 with a 6-inch IPS, Kirin 950 chipset, 16 main camera, and 4000 mAh battery.
Priced at $249, it targets users seeking budget performance.
Specifications of Huawei Mate 8
The display of Huawei Mate 8 measures 6 inches with IPS technology. Peak brightness reaches 450 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x1920 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Huawei Mate 8 features 1 rear cameras: 16 main. Video recording supports up to 1080p.
The battery of Huawei Mate 8 has 4000mAh capacity with 18 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 120 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei Mate 8 is powered by the Kirin 950 chipset with Mali-T880 MP4 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 950 single-core and 3700 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 90000.
The memory of Huawei Mate 8 offers 4GB RAM with 32GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4 technology. Storage is 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM.
The connectivity of Huawei Mate 8 includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 4.2. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Huawei Mate 8 weighs 185.0g with Aluminum frame and Aluminum back. Dimensions measure 157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm.
The software of Huawei Mate 8 runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4 with EMUI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Mate 8
Huawei Mate 8 has a 16 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Huawei Mate 8 with Kirin 950 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Huawei Mate 8 receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Huawei Mate 8 supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Huawei Mate 8 has a 4000mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Huawei Mate 8 at $249 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.
Huawei Mate 8 supports 18 wired charging with full charge in approximately 120 min minutes.
Huawei Mate 8 is available in 32GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei Mate 8 has a 6-inch IPS with 60Hz refresh rate and 450 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes No.
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Verdict
The Huawei Mate 8 delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.
Key Specifications
Display
6"
Main Camera
16
Chipset
Kirin 950
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - NXT-L29, NXT-L09 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support |
Launch
| Announced | 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $599 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight (g) | 185.0 |
| Build Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Aluminum |
| Colors | ["Champagne Gold", "Moonlight Silver", "Space Gray", "Mocha Brown"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | |
| Thermal Solution | Passive Cooling |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Size (inches) | 6 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:16 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 367 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 78.0 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 450 |
| HDR Standards | |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | N/A |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 950 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 1 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Dual ISP |
| Modem | HiSilicon Balong 700 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 950 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 3700 |
| AnTuTu Score | 90000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Storage Type | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.0 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 1 |
| Main Sensor | 16 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/2.8" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX298 |
| Main Lens | f/2.0, 27mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | N/A |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 720p@120fps |
| Video Stabilization | EIS |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 8 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.2 |
| Aperture | f/2.4 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | Micro-USB |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Rear-Mounted) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 18 |
| Wired Standard | USB Power Delivery |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 60 min |
| Full Charge Time | 120 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 18W |
| Battery Health Features | Standard charging |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | EMUI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, PrivateSpace |
| Accessibility | Voice Control, Magnification |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Earphones, Manual |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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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.
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.
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!