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
| Brand | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Name | Ascend Mate8 |
| Model | MATE8 |
| Release date | 2015 |
Body
| Colors | amber gold, moonlight silver, obsidian black |
|---|---|
| SIM type | Nano 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 version | Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|
| SoC | HiSilicon Kirin 950 |
| CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 2.4 GHz Cortex-A72, Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-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 type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
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.
| RAM | 3 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 32 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
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 camera | 8 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 20.7 MP, 5376 x 3752 px, autofocus |
| Flash | Dual 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 bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | yes |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB host |
| Headphone | 3.5 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.
| Type | Li-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.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Corning 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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