Huawei Mate 8
A 2016 big-screen phablet with a Kirin 950 and two-day battery.
The Huawei Mate 8 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Nov 2015, with a launch price of $650. It pairs the Kirin 950 with a 6.0" LCD 60 Hz display, a 16 MP OIS main camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 56/100 — The efficient big-battery phablet. Standout strengths: kirin 950 was efficient and quick. and big 4,000 mah battery — two-day life. Main trade-off: 1080p on a 6" panel.
The efficient big-battery phablet.
Mate 8 paired the efficient Kirin 950 with a 4,000 mAh battery and a slim metal body — a genuine two-day phablet in 2016. The 1080p panel and EMUI were the period costs, but it cemented Huawei's reputation for endurance flagships.
Read the full review- Kirin 950 was efficient and quick.
- Big 4,000 mAh battery — two-day life.
- Metal unibody, slim bezels.
- microSD + jack.
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When was the Huawei Mate 8 released?
The Huawei Mate 8 was released in Nov 2015.
How much does the Huawei Mate 8 cost?
The Huawei Mate 8 launched at $650 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Huawei Mate 8 screen size and type?
The Huawei Mate 8 has a 6.0" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Huawei Mate 8 use?
The Huawei Mate 8 is powered by the Kirin 950 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Huawei Mate 8 have?
The Huawei Mate 8 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Huawei Mate 8 battery capacity?
The Huawei Mate 8 has a 4,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Huawei Mate 8 charge?
The Huawei Mate 8 supports 18 W wired charging.
What is the Huawei Mate 8 main camera?
The Huawei Mate 8 has a 16 MP OIS main camera.
Does the Huawei Mate 8 have a headphone jack?
The Huawei Mate 8 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Huawei Mate 8 get software updates?
The Huawei Mate 8 update policy: Ended Android 7.0.
How much does the Huawei Mate 8 weigh?
The Huawei Mate 8 weighs 185 g.
What colours does the Huawei Mate 8 come in?
The Huawei Mate 8 is available in 4 colours: Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown.
Is the Huawei Mate 8 worth buying?
Mate 8 paired the efficient Kirin 950 with a 4,000 mAh battery and a slim metal body — a genuine two-day phablet in 2016. The 1080p panel and EMUI were the period costs, but it cemented Huawei's reputation for endurance flagships. SpecEagle gives the Huawei Mate 8 an editorial score of 56/100.
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