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Huawei Mate 8 Specifications
Also known as Huawei Ascend Mate8
Huawei
Released 2015, Nov 15
3 / 4 GB RAM · Kirin 950 (16 nm)
- 185g, 7.9mm thickness
- Android 6.0, up to 7.0, EMUI 4
- 32GB/64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 7.8 | — |
| Display | 5 | — |
| Performance | 4.5 | — |
| Camera | 6.1 | — |
| Body | 5.6 | — |
| Gaming | 4.7 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 1.6 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
6.0"
1080x1920 pixels
16MP
1080p
3/4GB RAM
Kirin 950
4000mAh
18W
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (optional) | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - NXT-L29, NXT-L09 | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 38, 39, 40 - NXT-L29 | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40 - NXT-L09 | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2015, November. Released 2015, November |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 3.17 x 0.31 in) |
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| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | ?? Nano-SIM (NXT-L09) ?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (NXT-L29) |
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Display
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Type | IPS-NEO LCD |
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| Size | 6.0 inches, 98.7 cm2 (~78.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
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Platform
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OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4 |
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| Chipset | Kirin 950 (16 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) | |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
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| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF, OIS |
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide) |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| ??? | 24-bit/192kHz audio |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
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Features
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Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
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| Charging | 18W wired, 37% in 30 min | |
| Stand-by | Up to 528 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 98 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown |
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| Models | NXT-AL10, NXT-CL00, NXT-DL00, NXT-TL00, NXT-L09, NXT-L29 | |
| SAR | 1.49 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 1.46 W/kg (head) 0.21 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 2017 Basemark X: 15593 |
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| Display | Contrast ratio: 1361:1 (nominal), 2.949 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 67dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -97.8dB / Crosstalk -97.3dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 103h |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Huawei Mate 8 worth buying in 2026?
Huawei Mate 8 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.3/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Huawei Mate 8?
Huawei Mate 8 has a 4,000 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Huawei Mate 8 have?
Huawei Mate 8 features a 6.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
How much RAM does Huawei Mate 8 have?
Huawei Mate 8 is available with 3 / 4 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Huawei Mate 8?
Genze rates Huawei Mate 8 5.3/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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