Storage
| USB mass storage |
Y |
| Internal storage capacity |
64 GB |
| Maximum memory card size |
128 GB |
Call management
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Call divert |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Speed dialing |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
Performance
| Microphone mute |
Y |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
To-do list, Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Detailed contact information, Games |
| Themes |
Wallpapers |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Widgets, Themes, Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
| Support for contact groups |
Y |
Navigation
| Electronic compass |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Barometer |
Y |
| GLONASS |
Y |
Camera
| Video capture resolution (max) |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video recording modes |
720p, 1080p |
| Sensor type |
BSI |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Zoom capability |
Y |
| Maximum frame rate |
120 fps |
| Digital zoom |
4 x |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
16 MP |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Self-timer |
Y |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution |
4608 x 3456 pixels |
| Face detection |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
8 MP |
Messaging
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
| Chat |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
Processor
| Processor architecture |
ARM Cortex-A72 |
| Processor frequency |
2.3 GHz |
| Coprocessor architecture |
ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Coprocessor cores |
4 |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| 64-bit computing |
Y |
| Coprocessor frequency |
1.8 GHz |
| Coprocessor |
Y |
Networking
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| Wi-Fi standards |
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 4G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Dual SIM |
| 2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| 3G standards |
UMTS, HSPA+ |
| 3G bands supported |
800, 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
Y |
| 2G bands (secondary SIM) |
1900, 1800, 900, 850 MHz |
Design
| Brand colour |
Champagne Gold |
| Fingerprint reader |
Y |
| Form factor |
Bar |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port |
Y |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Gyroscope |
Y |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Screen shape |
Flat screen |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Pixel density |
368 ppi |
Software
| Operating system version |
6 |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Technical details
| Google applications |
YouTube, Google Play, Google Maps |
Additionally
| Battery performance |
4000 mAh |
| AC adapter bundled |
Y |
| Internal RAM |
4 GB |
15.24 cm (6 ") (1920 x 1080), Kirin 950 Octa-Core 2.3GHz/1.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 64 GB ROM, Micro SD, 16MP/8MP, Dual SIM, 4G/3G/2G, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS/A-GPS, Glonass, 4000mAh, 185g, Android 6.0
<b>Stunning Design</b>
The Mate 8 takes the look and feel of the Mate series to a whole new level. Boasting a vivid 6" FHD display, an ultra slim design, a re-designed fingerprint sensor that's faster and more reliable, and a sleek aluminum unibody design, the Mate 8 is sure to impress.
<b>All the Time You Need, For Everything You Want to Do</b>
With its 4000 mAh high-capacity battery, the new Mate 8 gives you more time to call, connect, play, and watch without needing to worry about running out of power. Thanks to its highly efficient Kirin 950 chip with SmartPower technology, the Mate 8 sets new standards for smartphone battery life.
<b>Picture a Clearer Reality</b>
With a powerful new 16 MP Sony lens and smart camera features such as Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Huawei's new Image Sensor Processor (ISP), the Mate 8 delivers sharpness and clarity in every image. Just point and shoot-the Mate 8 will take care of the rest.
<b>Handle Everyday Tasks With Ease</b>
With an all-new Kirin 950 chipset that delivers powerful performance and low power consumption, the Mate 8 introduces a whole new dimension to smartphone performance. The Kirin 950 chipset is more streamlined, more energy efficient and much faster when it comes to everyday tasks such as browsing the web, watching videos, or launching apps.
<b>The World at Your Fingertip</b>
When you hop on a plane and find yourself away from home, you can rely on the Mate 8 to be with you. The Mate 8 supports more frequency bands than any other dual SIM phone, enabling you to enjoy roaming services and high-speed connectivity wherever life takes you.
<b>Make A Friend That Knows You Best</b>
The Mate 8 is full of intuitive features to help you complete everyday tasks with ease. For example, you can scan business cards to add contacts, connect your phone to your car's infotainment system using Android Auto and perform actions quickly by using Knuckle gestures.
