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Huawei Ascend Mate8 (2015) review

Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
HiSilicon Kirin 950
Mali-T880 MP4
3 GB / 32 GB
6 inches (1440 x 2560 px)
20.7 MP, 5376 x 3752 px, autofocus

Huawei announced the launch of the Ascend Mate8 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Ascend Mate8 phone with 6 inches display, HiSilicon Kirin 950 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Ascend Mate8 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable battery. The 6 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (1440 x 2560 px).

Huawei Ascend Mate8 specifications

BrandHuawei
NameAscend Mate8
ModelMATE8
Release date2015

Body

Colorsamber gold, moonlight silver, obsidian black
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Huawei Ascend Mate8 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
SoCHiSilicon Kirin 950
CPUOcta-core, Quad-core 2.4 GHz Cortex-A72, Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T880 MP4

Display

The size of Ascend Mate8 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 6 inches IPS display of Huawei Ascend Mate8 with 1440 x 2560 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size6 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Huawei Ascend Mate8 (3 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM3 GB
Internal storage32 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Ascend Mate8 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera8 MP
Main camera20.7 MP, 5376 x 3752 px, autofocus
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The Huawei Ascend Mate8 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Ascend Mate8 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Ascend Mate8 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv4.1, A2DP, LE
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB host
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Ascend Mate8 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Ascend Mate8 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Ascend Mate8 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Ascend Mate8 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass 4, Dual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Ascend Mate8, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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