Messaging
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Chat |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
Camera
| Video recording modes |
720p, 1080p |
| Video capture resolution (max) |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution |
4608 x 3456 pixels |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
16 MP |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
8 MP |
| Zoom capability |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Sensor type |
BSI |
| Digital zoom |
4 x |
Networking
| 2G bands (primary SIM) |
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 2G bands (secondary SIM) |
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
Y |
| Bluetooth version |
4.2 |
| 3G standards |
HSPA+, UMTS |
| 2G standards |
EDGE, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G bands supported |
800, 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| SIM card capability |
Dual SIM |
| 3G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 4G |
Y |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| 4G standard |
LTE |
Navigation
| Electronic compass |
Y |
| GLONASS |
Y |
| Barometer |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Call management
| Caller ID |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call blocking |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Auto-redialing |
Y |
Display
| Pixel density |
368 ppi |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Processor
| Coprocessor |
Y |
| Coprocessor frequency |
1.8 GHz |
| 64-bit computing |
Y |
| Coprocessor cores |
4 |
| Processor cores |
8 |
| Processor frequency |
2.3 GHz |
Ergonomics
| Gyroscope |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Accelerometer |
Y |
Packaging content
| Headset included |
Y |
| Quick start guide |
Y |
Performance
| Personalization |
Icons, Menu, Shortcuts, Themes, Widgets |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Detailed contact information, Games, To-do list |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Storage
| Compatible memory cards |
MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Internal storage capacity |
32 GB |
| Maximum memory card size |
128 GB |
Design
| Fingerprint reader |
Y |
| Form factor |
Bar |
Software
| Operating system version |
6.0 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port |
Y |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB |
Additionally
| Internal RAM |
3 GB |
| AC adapter bundled |
Y |
| Battery performance |
4000 mAh |
15.24 cm (6 ") (1920 x 1080), Kirin 950 Octa-Core 2.3GHz/1.8GHz, 3GB RAM, 32 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
Stunning Design
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.
All the Time You Need, For Everything You Want to Do
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.
Picture a Clearer Reality
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.
Handle Everyday Tasks With Ease
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.
The World at Your Fingertip
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.
Make A Friend That Knows You Best
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.
