Haier G8
The Haier G8 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 142.8 x 70.7 x 8.5 mm (5.62 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 135g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
Not announced yet. Released 2018, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
135g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142.8 x 70.7 x 8.5 mm (5.62 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Haier G8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Haier G8 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Haier G8 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Haier G8 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Haier G8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Haier G8 ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The Haier G8 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Haier G8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Haier G8 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
