Huawei Mate 8
The Huawei Mate 8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 950 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Entry-level Kirin 950 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
368 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS-NEO LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
4,000 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Weight
185g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 3.17 x 0.31 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM (NXT-L09) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (NXT-L29)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Colors
Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown
