Huawei Mate 8 Overview
The Huawei Mate 8 is a powerful and feature-packed smartphone that was released in November 2015. Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, with EMUI 4, this device offers a smooth and user-friendly experience. The octa-core processor (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) paired with the HiSilicon Kirin 950 chipset and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU ensures fast and efficient performance.
The Mate 8 comes in two variants - one with 32GB of internal memory and 3GB of RAM, and another with 64GB of internal memory and 4GB of RAM. Both models support microSD expansion up to 256GB, allowing for ample storage space for all your apps, photos, and videos.
The 6-inch IPS-NEO LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels delivers crisp and vibrant visuals, while the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection ensures durability. The large display offers a screen-to-body ratio of 78.0% and a pixel density of 368 PPI, providing an immersive viewing experience.
In terms of connectivity, the Mate 8 supports 4G LTE networks and features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and GPS. The device also comes with a variety of sensors including a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, barometer, and compass.
Pros:
- Powerful octa-core processor and ample RAM for smooth performance
- Large and vibrant display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection
- Expandable storage via microSD card
- Impressive battery life with a 4000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
- Wide range of connectivity options including 4G LTE and NFC
- Variety of sensors for added functionality
Cons:
- Older Android version out of the box (Marshmallow)
- Lack of water resistance or dustproofing
- No wireless charging support
- Front camera could be higher resolution for better selfies