Huawei announced the launch of the GX8 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei GX8 phone with 5.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The Huawei GX8 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a TFT display (1080 x 1920 px).
Huawei GX8 specifications
| Brand | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Name | GX8 |
| Model | GX8 |
| Release date | 2016 |
Body
The weight of Huawei GX8 is about 5.89 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (5.98 x 3.01 x 0.3 inches).
| Weight | 5.89 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.98 x 3.01 x 0.3 inches |
| Colors | champagne, gray |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Huawei GX8 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 |
| CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 405 |
Display
The size of GX8 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. The 5.5 inches TFT display of Huawei GX8 with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Huawei GX8 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the GX8 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 | 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Huawei GX8 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 GX8 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 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 3000 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 GX8 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 3000 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 GX8 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 GX8 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. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, fingerprint, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
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 GX8, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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