The Huawei Mate 8 stands as one of Huawei’s most refined flagships, launched in November 2015 with a focus on power, design, and longevity. Featuring a massive 6.0-inch display, elegant aluminum body, and robust performance from the Kirin 950 chipset, it redefined Huawei’s approach to productivity smartphones. The Mate 8 balances premium craftsmanship with exceptional endurance, offering a complete high-end experience for business and multimedia users alike.
Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat, and paired with EMUI 4, the Huawei Mate 8 provides a seamless and fluid interface. Its combination of performance, camera quality, and long-lasting battery made it one of the most acclaimed large-display smartphones of its time.
Huawei Mate 8 Full Phone Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced November 2015; Released November 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | 157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm, 185 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid) |
| Display Type | IPS-NEO LCD |
| Display Size | 6.0 inches, 98.7 cm² (~78.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4 |
| Chipset | Kirin 950 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 |
| Memory Options | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Main Camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8″, PDAF, OIS |
| Main Camera Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera Video | 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: Yes, 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP EDR LE, GPS/GLONASS/BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Battery Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, 37% in 30 minutes |
| Battery Life | Stand-by: Up to 528h (3G), Music play: Up to 98h |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown |
| Models | NXT-AL10, NXT-CL00, NXT-DL00, NXT-TL00, NXT-L09, NXT-L29 |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
