Huawei mate 8 has LED indicator. does not burn or explode

The smartphone was first presented at CES 2015; on our website we have the first look at this model from Eldar Murtazin. The model will not be officially sold in Russia, but the device is interesting, so we decided to tell you more about it.

First of all, I would like to note that there will be two versions of the smartphone on sale, the price difference will be 100 euros, and you can see the differences in characteristics below.

Specifications

	HUAWEI NXT-L29	HUAWEI NXT-L09
Size		Height: 157.1mm; Width: 80.6mm; Depth: 7.9mm; Weight: 185g (approx.)
Colors	Moonlight Silver; Space Gray; Champagne Gold; Mocha Gold	Moonlight Silver; Space Gray
Display	6" FHD Screen 1080p (1920 x 1080), 368ppi High contrast 1500:1	6" FHD Screen 1080p (1920 x 1080), 368ppi 16.7M colors, color saturation(NTSC) 95% High contrast 1500:1
CPU		HUAWEI Kirin 950 (64-bit,16nm FinFET+), Octa-core (4 x 2.3 GHz A72+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) + i5 co-processor
Operating System	Android™ Marshmallow 6.0	Android™ Marshmallow 6.0
Memory	3GB RAM + 32GB ROM or 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM	3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
Network	4G TDD LTE:Band38/39/40 4G FDD LTE:Band1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26 2G GSM: SIM1:850/900/1800/1900MHz SIM2:850/900/1800/1900MHz	4G TDD LTE:Band38/39/40 4G FDD LTE:Band1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28 3G UMTS: 800(B6,Japan)/800(B19,Japan) /850/900/AWS/1900/2100MHz (Band6/19/5/8/4/2/1) 2G GSM: SIM1:850/900/1800/1900MHz
Dual SIM	Dual SIM Supported	N/A
GPS	GPS/A-GPS/Glonass/BDS	GPS/A-GPS/Glonass/BDS
Connectivity	BT4.2, support BLE MicroUSB (High Speed ​​USB)	Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G, a/b/g/n/ac with Wi-Fi Direct support BT4.2, support BLE MicroUSB (High Speed ​​USB)
Sensors		Fingerprint Sensor, G-Sensor, Gyroscope sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Barometer
NFC	NFC supported	NFC supported
Camera	Main camera 16MP, F2.0 BSI CMOS Dual-tone flash PDAF+CAF auto focus Digital zoom, up to 4x Timelapse recording Front camera 8MP, F2.4	Main camera 16MP, F2.0 OIS (optical image stabilization) BSI CMOS Dual-tone flash PDAF+CAF auto focus Digital zoom, up to 4x Timelapse recording Photos: max 4608 x 3456 pixels Video recording: 1080p, 60 fps support 720P 120FPS Slo-Mo recording Front camera 8MP, F2.4 Photos: max 3264 x 2448 pixels Video recording: 1080p, 30 fps
Audio		Audio decoding formats: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-WB, WMA2-9, RA, PCM, OGG, and FLAC Audio file formats: MP3, MP4, 3GP, WMA, OGG, AMR, AAC, FLAC, WAV, MIDI, and RA
Video		Video decoding formats: 4K video, H.265, H.264, H.263, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, RV7-10, Xvid, VP8, WMV9 Video file formats: 3GP, MP4, WMV, RM, RMVB, and ASF
Image		Image decoding formats: PNG, GIF (static), JPEG, BMP, WEBP, and WBMP Image file formats: PNG, GIF, JPEG, BMP, WEBP, and WBMP
Emotion UI	EMUI 4.0	EMUI 4.0
Battery	4000mAh (typical value)	4000mAh (typical value)
In the box		Handset; Headset; Charger; USB cable; Quick Start Guide; Safety Information
Disclaimer	Specifications may change without notice; images are for illustration purpose only. Colors may vary, colors and features may not be available in all markets, please check with local retailers for exact offer.

Equipment

• Smartphone
• Charger
• PC cable (also part of the charger)
• Wired headset

I really liked both the box itself and the packaging of the smartphone. See for yourself how beautifully everything is packaged, each accessory is in a separate box. Pay attention to the headphones, they resemble a proprietary Apple headset.

Appearance, materials, control elements, assembly

What might be of interest to a smartphone, most of which is occupied by the display? Except for how exactly this display was fit into the body. The Mate 8 has no problems with this; note how great the device looks when it’s turned off. It seems as if there are no frames on the sides of the display at all, but in reality this is, of course, not the case.

Above the display are the front camera eye, light and proximity sensors, and an indicator light.

The older version (for 700 euros) will be sold in four colors, but for the younger version only gray and silver are available, the latter is what we are testing.

Most of the body is made of aluminum, it is slightly rough and very pleasant to the touch. The manufacturer decided to highlight the ends with a glossy edging, which, of course, turned out beautifully, but this gloss will quickly become covered with scratches.

On the right side there is a volume rocker and a power button; both buttons protrude strongly, so they are convenient to use, and they are also easy to feel blindly.

Hidden on the right is a tray for a SIM card and memory card.

A 3.5 mm headphone jack was installed on top, and a microUSB port and speaker grilles were installed on the bottom. As it turned out, one of the meshes is decorative; in fact, the sound comes only from the right speaker. It remains a mystery to me why the company did not install full-fledged stereo speakers.

My sample had no assembly problems, including the plastic inserts that Eldar Murtazin mentioned in his first look. The device is perfectly assembled, there are no backlashes, creaks or gaps.

Dimensions

As you can see, the device is a little thicker than its key competitors, but I was surprised to find that it was more comfortable for me to hold it in my hand than the same Nexus 6P, despite the fact that the latter has an advantage in size in all respects. The device barely fits in the hand, and working with it with one hand is out of the question. It’s all the more fun to see the one-handed mode available in the settings. There is almost no practical sense in it. Even if you type with your thumb, you will be forced to grab the device with your other hand.

Compared to Lenovo Phab Plus

Compared to Asus ZenFone Selfie

Compared to Apple iPhone 6

Screen

Before testing, I didn’t look at the characteristics of the Mate 8 and was sure that it was QHD resolution that was used here; I really liked the picture on this screen. I usually write that at six inches FHD resolution is not enough, but in the case of the Mate 8 such a statement would be unfair.

The screen has a wide range of brightness, natural color rendition and good behavior in the sun. If you wish, in the settings you can change the color scheme of the device to suit you. Frankly, I really liked the display in this smartphone, much more than the screen of the same Nexus 6P.

I would like to draw your attention to an interesting detail regarding the display frames. When turned off, it seems that the frames are almost completely absent, but in fact this is not the case. In addition to the frames themselves, you can see a small black bezel around the screen, which does not look so impressive.

operating system

The device operates under Android control 6.0 with branded shell EMUI 4.0. Huawei has traditionally shoveled all Android in your desire to improve it and make it more functional. They partially succeeded in this, for example, Swype instead of a built-in keyboard seems to me much more appropriate, the dialer supports Russian and Smart Dial, there are many settings for the behavior of the smartphone, there are proprietary applications for most tasks (from file manager before notes).

But I didn’t like the white rims around the icons at all, I already wrote a separate post about this phenomenon in our Android blog, I won’t repeat myself, but will refer you to that article http://android..

Another unpleasant feature of the model is attempts to control Push notifications of instant messengers. Because of this willful behavior, messages from the same WhatsApp or Telegram sometimes reached me with a long delay or did not arrive at all. So, when you turn it on for the first time, I recommend immediately turning off all these economizers.

I also can’t help but note the beautiful constantly changing wallpaper on the lock screen. Huawei has been using this feature for several years now, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive.

Fingerprint scanner

The speed and accuracy of the fingerprint scanner of this smartphone is comparable to top models (iPhone 6s Plus, Nexus 6P), you just need to lightly touch it with your finger, and the smartphone is already unlocked. If desired, you can configure to receive a call or turn off the alarm when you press the scanner.

Performance

After a couple of weeks of use, I had no complaints about the device’s performance. It behaved perfectly in everyday use (browser, launcher, settings, third party applications), and with productive games. Great fast smartphone.

Autonomous operation

I really liked the autonomy of this device, and this is not only due to our synthetic tests. With everyday use, I get one and a half to two hours of display time per day, this includes web surfing, reading email, and social networks, correspondence in instant messengers and literally ten minutes of navigation.

Daily use

Reading mode

HD video viewing mode

Smartphone discharge overnight

Usually devices react differently to my generally very light mode of use - most are discharged by 50-75%, but the Mate 8 is discharged by only 25%, in my opinion, this is an excellent result. And in sleep mode, the smartphone hardly discharges, only 2-3% per night.

Camera

The device takes excellent pictures during the day, but in artificial light the quality of the photos deteriorates, they turn out “noisy”, plus they lack sharpness. Night photography with a smartphone is also not always good; out of three shots, only one of mine was successful (on the road). It also seemed to me that the device had a separate “food mode”, I even specially ordered a “Philadelphia” to test it! But, apparently, it wasn’t added to this particular device, so I had to take a regular shot, and, as it seems to me, there are no problems with photographing food even without separate “food modes.”

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	80.6 mm (millimeters) 8.06 cm (centimeters) 0.26 ft (feet) 3.17 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	157.1 mm (millimeters) 15.71 cm (centimeters) 0.52 ft (feet) 6.19 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	7.9 mm (millimeters) 0.79 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.31 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	185 g (grams) 0.41 lbs 6.53 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	100.03 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.07 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Silver Grey Brown Champagne
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Aluminium alloy

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and connectivity more consumers at the same time.	CDMA 800 MHz (NXT-AL10; NXT-CL00)
TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It is designed as an alternative W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA.	TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 800 MHz (B18) LTE 850 MHz (B26) LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 800 MHz (B19)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 950
Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	16 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A72, 4x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-T880 MP4
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	4
GPU clock speed Speed ​​of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	900 MHz (megahertz)
Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	3 GB (gigabytes) 4 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR4
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	1333 MHz (megahertz)
	i5 sensing coprocessor

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	6 in (inches) 152.4 mm (millimeters) 15.24 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.94 in (inches) 74.72 mm (millimeters) 7.47 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	5.23 in (inches) 132.83 mm (millimeters) 13.28 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	367 ppi (pixels per inch) 144 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	78.63% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 2.5D curved glass screen 95% NTSC

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Sensor model	Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Sensor type
Sensor size	5.22 x 3.92 mm (millimeters) 0.26 in (inches)
Pixel size	1.132 µm (micrometers) 0.001132 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor	6.63
Svetlosila	f/2
Focal length	4 mm (millimeters) 26.54 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	Double LED
Image Resolution	4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
	60fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode Macro mode Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)
	720p@120fps

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera.	Sony IMX179 Exmor R
Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution.	4.54 x 3.42 mm (millimeters) 0.22 in (inches)
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	1.391 µm (micrometers) 0.001391 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device.	7.61
Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2.4
Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device.	3.42 mm (millimeters) 26.03 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	4.2
Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs A list of some of the main video file formats and codecs supported by the device as standard.

3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) Flash Video (.flv, .f4v, .f4p, .f4a, .f4b) H.263 H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video H.265/MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks) QuickTime (.mov, .qt) MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) VP8 WebM WMV ( Windows Media Video, .wmv) WMV9 (Windows Media Video 9, .wmv) Xvid

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	4000 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices.	Li-polymer
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	18 h (hours) 1080 min (minutes) 0.8 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	528 h (hours) 31680 min (minutes) 22 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	18 h (hours) 1080 min (minutes) 0.8 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	530 h (hours) 31800 min (minutes) 22.1 days
Adapter output power Power Information electric current(measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) supplied Charger (output power). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging.	9 V (volts) / 2 A (amps)
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery.	Fast charging Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998.	1.46 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	0.21 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.49 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	0.32 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

04.11.2016

On the eve of the upcoming holidays and sales, I think my story about the main phablet (for Huawei, of course) of the outgoing year - Mate 8 - will be very relevant. I've been using this smartphone for two months now, it's good that I didn't rush to write this review after two weeks of using the G8. The result would probably be an accurate, but not the most honest story. The smartphone makes me happy with its work constantly, from the moment I receive the parcel from the courier. Perhaps, for me, the Mate 8 has become the most uncompromising device. A smartphone without unnecessary excuses and excuses, worth 100% of its price (not Russian, of course).

By the way, the price for a “gray” device in the range of 25-30 thousand rubles from foreign online stores seems quite optimal. At the same time, as far as I know (hello, Google; hello, official Huawei website), the gadget is no longer sold in our country. It seems that it was once even officially imported into our country, but in a limited edition. I won’t guess why local distributors and hucksters didn’t like it (sorry, but sometimes you can’t call a Russian retailer anything else), but I liked the smartphone. Therefore, it makes sense to pay attention to it, even my copy, which became the hero of the review, was not developed for the Russian market, but still works perfectly with all Russian cellular operators.

The smartphone is delivered in a white box. You can immediately see the scope of the box - for businessmen, for brutal serious people, for accomplished comrades and ordinary Russian students like me. In general, the design of the box goes well with the smartphone itself. The cardboard is thick, does not scratch or wrinkle. At the bottom of the box you can find three small boxes with documentation, a cable and charging adapter, and headphones.

No, this is not a letter from Hogwarts. What a pity to realize this... Inside it is not an invitation from Dumbledore, but some explanations in Chinese.

In the box you can find a dense soft silicone case. This case has almost maximum protection against falls and impacts. The case itself is soft and will not scratch. If you put this case on your smartphone, the dimensions of the device will increase so much that you will begin to feel discomfort. The coating is soft, which means that such a case cannot be taken out of a tight trouser or jeans pocket. If you still manage to push it there at all, then something is wrong with you. The case is just for show, it dilutes the package, but there is not much real use in it due to the inconvenience of operation.

The charging unit is 2 A. The smartphone charges in about two hours to 100% (the website states that in 2.5 hours). Fast charging really is that. During charging, the device body does not heat up, and the charging unit does not heat up.

The headphones have as many as 4 holes on the body, thanks to which a stereo effect is supposedly created. I didn’t feel any stereo effect, nor did I feel comfortable using these headphones. They constantly fall out of my ears. Yes, the appearance is 100% original (almost), but these headphones have only two use cases: a desk drawer or a trash can. I just don't understand how Huawei manages to continue making such uncomfortable headphones for two years. By the way, there were traces on the wire from the black box in which they were lying, which I could not wipe off. Black boxes are evil, headphones like these are evil.

By the way, the control panel with three buttons is capable of simultaneously adjusting the volume and controlling playback (including flipping through songs in both directions).

Before moving on to a detailed study of the device’s body, let’s dwell on the mistakes of mine and the people who developed this device. I am almost always careful with devices. This is a premium device. There is not only the highest price segment, but also special manufacturing materials. As far as I understand, the body is made of steel (it turned out to be an aluminum alloy), at least definitely metal. The metal at the ends is brittle. It crumbles into small pieces when dropped. Of course, the entire body will not be able to crumble, but it will still be unpleasant. Aluminum bends and creases, metal crumbles, but you can’t please, sir?

To please. At least don't get scratched. I tried to show it in the photo, but in the low resolution photo it is difficult to notice the scratches on the ends. There are many of them, they are here. The polished edge is too large in size, it seems to cut into the hand, and the smartphone sits securely in it. The smartphone sits even more confidently in your hand in the cold! It just freezes. It is completely made of metal, now it is becoming more and more difficult to hold it in your hand. But we will return to the cold in Krasnodar even later. I'm already starting to miss the plastic flagships on the Snapdragon 800, which heat up to the temperature of a kitchen frying pan on the stove when I log into Facebook.

Another point that bothers me is related to the glass on the front panel. Scratched? It gets scratched... Not quickly and not immediately, but micro-scratches gradually appear. The glass is made using 2.5D technology. But it’s somehow different here. The edges of the glass are sharp; it protrudes noticeably above the body. This is not the usual 2.5D glass, which smoothly flows into the side edges. In this case, it abruptly moves to the ends. I'm afraid to imagine what will happen if you drop your smartphone glass side down. Not a sandwich, but you may have to pick up the pieces.

The oleophobic coating on the display is good, but in the sun, fingerprints are visible on the glass. They are especially visible on the glossy black bottom insert, which is also covered with glass, like the display. I have to think about the rag from time to time. But this is a problem with all dark-colored smartphones.

At the ends everything is too traditional to comment on anything. The infrared port has disappeared somewhere... MicroUSB connector, only one speaker, two microphones, the slot can be opened with a paper clip. In general, everything is as Steve Jobs once bequeathed. The location of the buttons is convenient; they are made of metal.

What we have in front of us is an almost typical flagship phablet, it just doesn’t burn or explode.

The smartphone screen is good. The brightness is sufficient in the sun, auto brightness adjustment works accurately. Indoors at night, in the absence of artificial lighting sources around, you want to reduce the brightness of the display. The minimum brightness limit is quite high for comfortable use; it takes some time to get used to the screen in the dark. There are no questions about the display and its quality. This is a 6-inch IPS matrix with FullHD resolution. I consider this resolution optimal both for my eyes and for the autonomy of the device. Of course, VR on such a screen will cause rejection, but for virtual reality purposes it is worth choosing other devices.

The frames are thin, and the display area relative to the entire front panel is almost 79%. The unusual 2.5D glass, covered with Gorilla Glass 4, has not only a marketing charm, but also a very real one. The pixel density is 367 ppi, there is a polarizing layer, the aspect ratio is 16:9, 10 simultaneous clicks are supported. In other words, the display is good in everything, from the naturalness of the colors (they can be adjusted) to the contrast of the picture at maximum viewing angles.

The trend of the season is a protruding camera. It sticks out slightly, the lens does not get scratched during everyday use.

The dimensions are as follows: 80.6 mm / 157.1 mm / 7.9 mm. Quite normal dimensions that do not interfere with the comfortable operation of the device. The weight of the device is 185 grams. The only thing that confuses me a little is that from time to time there are visible stains on the back panel, which are noticeable in the light. The cloth has to be actively used.

The most strong point a smartphone of this size and thickness - autonomy. Yes, there are examples when it was possible to place a more capacious battery in a similar case, but here everything is fine over time battery life. The 4,000 mAh battery is capable of giving any flagship a head start. The smartphone will last two days with moderate use without any problems. I charge my phone every day in the evening, and the smartphone always has about 40% charge left. In my mode of use, the battery will last for a day and a half. For me this is an important indicator, if not the main one. this moment. I stopped carrying a power bank in my bag and feel freer. This makes me happy. Perhaps this is what attracted me to the smartphone in the first place.

If the battery charge is rapidly approaching the border between life and death, then the screen resolution can always be lowered to HD. Fonts become looser and more contrasting, but the autonomy of the smartphone increases. In general, no black and white modes (and these are compromises) are needed with normal battery capacity. There is also no point in worrying about switching battery energy saving modes in the settings; at best, you will gain 30 minutes.

Talk time in 2G is approximately 19 hours, in 3G - approximately 17 hours. The battery is non-removable, and the charging adapter has the following characteristics: 9 V / 2 A. The battery is discharged the most while watching a video; this parameter is traditionally not very well optimized in the company’s devices. However, one battery charge will last you an entire season of The Walking Dead.

The “heart” of the smartphone is the proprietary KIRIN 950 processor (16 nm, 64 bits, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz and 2.3 GHz), and the “atrium” is the Mali-T880 (4 cores, 900 MHz). LPDDR4 RAM - 3 GB (in my case, 4 GB in the premium version). It seems that in the regular model the RAM is single-channel, in the premium version it is dual-channel. The RAM operating frequency is 1333 MHz. The RAM coprocessor - i5 is responsible for its smooth operation.

What does all of this mean? This means that your smartphone (if it is a Mate 8) is very cool for absolutely any task. Practical tests showed that the smartphone is very fast. I also noticed one important feature - the smartphone works quickly. Works quickly after installing 30 programs (running in the background) and two months of use. Cool? Not that word. You know, Huawei doesn’t have to do it once in a while. Either there are some problems with the operation of applications, or with the operation of the interface. Everything here is great, starting from the stability of applications, the speed of the device, and the timeliness of notifications. Just a find. We can only compare it in speed to the Nexus 6p, but that one has long since turned into a pixelated pumpkin. It's amazing how this particular device turned out.

The smartphone failed the stress test. At the same time, it coped with all other synthetic tests without problems.

The smartphone interface is simple and clear. It's gloomy and creepy like Halloween. However, nothing new. The smartphone runs Android 6.0.1, with the proprietary EMUI 4.1 shell installed.

The automatic synchronization icon has disappeared from the shortcut bar. There are now only 9 icons on that panel, the same number are hidden, and there is no quick access to them.

The Gallery is of particular interest. Convenient sorting and grouping of photos. Simple gestures (move up the photo) to transfer. Detailed viewing of photo information is available.

The video player has degraded a little. It is no longer possible to display thumbnails with active playback on top of other windows. There are almost no settings. There is only one audio effect (DTS), and it is only available in wired headphones.

The music player, following the video player, lost its functionality somewhere along the way. There are no detailed sound settings. Of course, everything is decided by installing additional software, but I’m not used to living like this and looking for complicated ways. I’d rather write a meaningless long text about applications of political parties than search in the Market good player. There is only one audio setting, it only works with headphones.

The sound quality in the headphones (not included) did not leave the most pleasant feeling. It feels like they forgot to add some kind of audio chip to this smartphone. But there is a Hi6402 audio chip, which is integrated at the processor level. The sound is slightly rough, of average quality. The volume reserve is not very large, at the Samsung level. Remembering the sound and comparing it with Mate 8, I start to get a little upset. I won't say that the sound here is terrible - you just need to listen to it, it is not so rich and bright. The ringing speaker is slightly above average in strength, and its sound is also quite ordinary. Compared with Honor 6. So, in terms of music, Honor 6 turned out to be not only more interesting, but also louder. The phablet’s audio capabilities don’t shine, but they can’t be called terrible or insufficient either. Average in this regard.

The pre-installed software is not particularly interesting. There are a dozen uninstallable brand utilities installed here and a dozen uninstallable Google services.

HiCare - application for fast support. Of course, Russia is not on the list of countries with active and constant support, but Belarus is. Strange coincidence, don't you think?

You can adjust the audio volume for media, call, conversation and alarm at any time. What about notifications, comrades? By holding the "volume down" key you can instantly launch silent mode vibration, an additional button on the screen can achieve absolute noiselessness.

Menu incoming call looks inconspicuous. Unnoticeable until you put it on speakerphone. The microphone control feature will be useful if you communicate via speakerphone in the office or on the road. But will you communicate there using speakerphone? Only if the speaker fails?

The telephone book has not changed since the 18th CPC Congress. You can configure the display of calls for both SIM cards. HD Voice control is available if provided by your operator. IN phone book you can generate QR codes. Just what will you do with them later on another device if the information is not automatically transferred in the form of a contact to another device when scanned?

Instead of the standard keyboard, an adapted version of Swype is used. Looks a little old, but works well. I don't want to change the keyboard. In any case, I haven't changed it yet. By the way, emoticons without visual design can be used either by a person with a phenomenal memory or by a psychic. Of course, I remember all the MK Ultimate combinations from my first Sega game console, but I wouldn’t want to remember the digital/symbolic appearance of the emoji.

The smartphone can take long screenshots. How to make it? Take a regular screenshot, and when saving, the smartphone itself will offer to make a longer version of it. Great. After you have made a screenshot, it is very easy to crop and you can make notes on it. I often took notes on the Note 4 this way. Now about Galaxy Note You don’t have to remember (in every sense), Huawei has successfully implemented a similar functionality for notes on the screen.

There are no problems with connection quality. The microphones work perfectly, the volume of the speaker is sufficient, the volume reserve is literally one or two divisions. Opportunities and Responsibilities simple phone The “smart” smartphone works to its full potential, which is good news. It seems to me that this smartphone will work in all ranges in which smartphones on the planet can only operate. Here it is, a traveler's dream. Works great with our networks. Communication is maintained everywhere confidently.

Deeper, deeper in the settings, interesting features of the device are hidden. Turn off the network connection speed (a very useful informer in the status bar) and remove the second SIM card. Take screenshots of the top of the screen and send them to your friends. Everyone now thinks you have an iPhone.

You can create profiles. This means that you can register twice with What's App. Maybe this information will be useful to you. In any case, such small “nifties” (I don’t like this word, but I try to keep up with the times) make using a smartphone more versatile and convenient .

The fingerprint sensor is a different story. First of all, it's fast. Very fast in recognizing any one of the five registered fingers. Secondly, it is integrated in the interface and performs various functions. For example, I no longer reach for the top panel, but open the shortcut panel with a swipe of my finger across the scanner. Thirdly, the sensor does not work in the cold. Literally one minute outside in the cold season, and that’s it - the sensor stops responding. As soon as the smartphone body warms up in the room or by placing your hand in your pocket, the fingerprint sensor begins to work. It’s just an amazing situation that I’m seeing for the first time. Yes, it also stops responding to wet fingers in hot conditions. It was quite hot in September; in the warmth he did not recognize the print very well.

The smartphone perfectly recognizes keystrokes when wearing gloves. Tested. The thinner the glove, the less accurate the responses. Yes Yes exactly. He responds to the touch of thick mittens without any problems. Gestures and movements are typical.

For some reason the mini-window does not appear in the screenshots. Its size can be changed. Automatic data synchronization (enabling and disabling it) is available only in the settings.

Built-in memory 32 GB. Approximately 24 GB of built-in NAND flash memory is available to the user. Instead of a second SIM card, you can try to install a memory card. By the way, after changing the memory card or SIM card, the smartphone does not need to be rebooted, everything starts working instantly. How did they learn this? Let them teach engineers and developers of Korean brands.

There's not much that's interesting about accessibility features. Unfortunately, there is no Huawei Pay yet.

As for wireless interfaces and sensors, the smartphone has everything you need to completely satisfy a geek: NFC, 802.11a\b\g\n\ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, OTA, DLNA, OTG, VoLTE and more dozens of other protocols. MHL is not supported, unfortunately. I shouldn’t have bought cables on Ali at one time, which everyone abandoned with the advent of fast chargers. The age of cloud technologies, what can I say. But in the age of cloud technology, Huawei found a place under the device’s body for an FM antenna. There is support for FM radio. By the way, in many countries the number of radio listeners is not decreasing rapidly, so in vain many manufacturers are trying to abandon radio and replace it with Internet broadcasting.

You can launch dual-window mode by swiping across the display or by holding down the task button. The screen is divided into two fields with a choice of shortcuts. Screens can be swapped and their size can be changed. Comfortable. When using the dual-window mode for a long time, there is a slight throttling of the processor (once I worked like this for half a day with mail and office), the device itself heats up slightly.

Huawei Mate 8 (reviews, photos are posted later in the article) is a phablet from a Chinese manufacturer manufactured in November 2015. In many respects, this device belongs to the premium class, which determines its high cost. But what you get for your money is ease of use and some of the best specifications in the industry.

Huawei Mate 8: reviews, specifications

Basic specifications phone numbers are as follows:

• Display 6.0", 1920 pixels.
• Camera 16 MP, video 1080p.
• Processor 8-core Hisilicon Kirin 950 with a frequency of 2.3 GHz.
• The size of RAM is 3 or 4 GB, flash memory is 32 or 64 GB, additional memory is up to 128 GB.
• Lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh.
• Weight - 185 g.
• Dimensions - 157 x 81 x 7.9 mm.

Following in the footsteps of the Mate 7, the phablet is also a serious and good-looking smartphone. He loudly declares: this is business.

But high price($450), some characteristics that do not correspond to premium phones, and reviews suggest that the phablet is not worth the money. The best alternative are the Nexus 6P and Galaxy Note 5. The same size, they offer sharper, brighter images and a top-notch camera.

Design and build quality

The design of Huawei Mate 8 is highly rated by customer reviews. The phone has an unrivaled business-class aura with precision machined metal and glass parts, sharper, bolder edges. Available in gold, silver, gray and coffee finishes.

For a 6-inch smartphone, the device is very compact. The phone is 4.2mm shorter than the 5.7-inch Nexus 6P from the same manufacturer, and smaller by a millimeter than the iPhone 6s Plus, which only has a 5.5-inch diagonal display.

The phablet features an aluminum unibody design befitting its flagship status. Back panel features a fine satin finish. True, it is not removable, and there is no access to the battery.

Hybrid slot

The Mate 8 comes with what's called a hybrid DualSIM/MicroSD card slot. This means that the phone has two card slots. The first is for the main SIM card and can connect to LTE networks. The second slot can be used to connect a second SIM card (2G only) or card MicroSD memory. Depending on your needs, this can be either good or bad.

The best fingerprint scanner

One of the best aspects that distinguishes the Huawei Mate 8 smartphone, user reviews note, is the presence of a fingerprint sensor located on the rear panel. This is one of the best implementations on the market: the sensor is always on, blazing fast and rarely makes mistakes. Unlocking and displaying the start screen occurs almost instantly. In addition, the sensor can be configured to take pictures, answer calls, or turn off alarms.

Display

The 6-inch display has Full HD resolution, which corresponds to 1080 x 1920 pixels. The 368 pixels per inch density is both higher than what Apple calls Retina and should be easy on the battery and graphics chip.

The phablet uses an IPS-NEO LCD panel with JDI, which provides greater black depth. User reviews call the black Huawei Mate 8 not as impressive as AMOLED displays.

The maximum brightness level when displaying white is 471 nits. Although this is not an outstanding result, it is still quite a lot. The stated contrast ratio is nevertheless excellent - 1361:1. In Huawei Mate 8, owner reviews note good readability of the display in bright sunlight.

In terms of color accuracy, the phablet's screen has an average Delta E deviation of 6.1, which is a little higher than what we would ideally like. But even many flagship devices perform worse, so... this smartphone is located somewhere in the middle. To consider the screen to be correctly calibrated, its maximum deviation should not exceed 4.

Battery life

Mate 8 comes with an ultra-high capacity 4000mAh battery. The phone supports fast charging and can recharge such a large capacity battery using 9V/2A technology in just 2.5 hours. With a charging speed of 49.33 mAh/min, the phablet is among the fastest charging smartphones. When using stock memory, the Mate 8 is on par with the Galaxy S6 and Note 5. The Nexus 6P is a bit slower, and the LG G4 and Honor 7 are far behind. The speed is constant (from 0 to 85%) for about 75 minutes and then slows down significantly. This is something to keep in mind when you need to quickly restore your phone. not supported. 30 minutes of charge should be enough for a full day of device operation.

Special testing has shown that the Mate 8 has an endurance rating of 103 hours in single SIM mode. This is an estimate of how long the phone will last if used for an hour of calls, web browsing, and video playback per day.

This scheme may not correspond to an individual scenario, but it allows you to compare the operating time of different devices.

103 hours of operation in this mode is an excellent result. There are only a few smartphones that can reach three digits. Moreover, no current competitor in the upper segment is able to come close to this phone in terms of Internet surfing time, even if there are some that surpass it in video playback mode.

The long-term operation of the phablet is partly due to the fact that Android 6 has an energy-saving utility called Doze. Marshmallow puts some apps into a deep sleep when in standby mode, reducing power consumption. In addition, the manufacturer offers the ability to block or allow individual applications work in the background. The battery manager also identifies the most energy-consuming applications.

The entire Mate line supports the ability to charge another phone.

Audio

The design of the case with holes for two speakers can be misleading. Music lovers will be disappointed to discover that sound only comes from the right one, and the left one is just for show. The phablet is equipped with a 3.5 mm jack, but the headphones, unlike the Mate S, do not reproduce DTS sound. is not a big drawback, since it is very difficult to discern the difference.

The loudspeaker volume of the Huawei Mate 8 (32 GB) is rated below average by user reviews. The Galaxy Note5 and LG V10 are a bit louder, but the XL is superior in this regard.

Nevertheless, the phablet exceeded all expectations in terms of sound quality through the 3.5 mm jack.

When connected to a powered external amplifier, the smartphone's output is clear and its volume is well above average, making it one of the best among its competitors.

What's even more impressive is that connecting headphones does not cause distortion - even the usual crosstalk in stereo mode is very small, and the end result is excellent. Other characteristics are also intact and the volume level is high.

Camera

The smartphone camera uses a manufacturing sensor Sony 1/2.8" with a resolution of 16 megapixels. There is optical image stabilization and phase detection autofocus. A two-tone LED flash is useful in the dark and will allow you to get more realistic photos.

User reviews call photos taken by Huawei Mate 8 too soft. Although on paper the characteristics of the device are more than sufficient, in practice they are not confirmed. Photos lack the detail and texture common to high-end smartphones. Additionally, all but the brightest parts of the image are riddled with noise.

Colors are displayed conservatively - they cannot be called energetic. During the day, exposure is consistently accurate, with no variation from shot to shot. Dynamic range is decent, with only a slight tendency to limit bright areas.

The front 8-megapixel camera of Huawei Mate 8 is rated positively by users. Detail is good, there is little noise, good dynamic range and nice colors. There is also a beautiful background blur.

Overall, compared to images taken on the Galaxy S6, Sony Xperia Z5 and LG G4, the photos are lackluster. This is not a phone for avid photography enthusiasts, but for documenting Everyday life and posting photos on social networks, cameras will do.

Camcorder

The smartphone can record video in resolutions up to 1080p at 30 or 60 frames per second. Oddly enough, the phablet does not support recording in 2160p and 4K format, although most of its competitors already offer this capability.

At least when recording video, the optical image stabilization system is used, and the result is good and stable even when shooting handheld. True, stabilization in the Galaxy Note 5 works better.

User reviews call the video quality of Huawei Mate 8 insufficient. Images lack the detail you'd expect from such clarity and have limited dynamic range. The good news is that there are no annoying focus jumps, the image is smooth and stable.

Software

Used in smartphone operating system"Android 6.0 Marshmallow" with its own interface EmotionUI v.4.0. The latter, to put it mildly, has much less in common with Android than with iOS. For faithful followers of traditions, the manufacturer has left the option of replacing the user interface.

The lock screen of a smartphone is filled with many things and events, from alternating screensavers after each activation of the device (each time the user is greeted with a different stunning wallpaper) and ending with many other functions.

As is common in Chinese Android interfaces, the app bar does not appear after the lock screen.

Movement tracking also plays a significant role. There are flip gestures, as well as gathering, tilting, and even things like joint detection and drawing. All of them can be customized to the user's taste.

The interface looks like it is designed for a user with low vision. The default settings are to stretch content across the full 6 inches of the screen. But this can be corrected if you select medium or small display mode in the display settings instead of large.

Multi-window

The Huawei Mate 8 (32GB) smartphone is considered good by customer reviews due to its potentially convenient, if used in practice, limited multi-window functionality. It is launched by sliding a knuckle or, much more logically, holding down the recent applications button. Allows you to view two applications simultaneously. You can resize windows and swap them around. True, the choice of supported programs is limited, and the much-needed browser is not among them.

Performance testing

The Mate 8 uses the Kirin 950 chipset manufactured by HiSilicon. subsidiary company Huawei. This is not the first in-house chip from a manufacturer that continually puts effort into creating its own designs. electronic circuits. All Kirin chips have traditionally had problems with graphics performance, but when it comes to the Mali-T880 integrated graphics processor in the Huawei Ascend Mate 8, user reviews report no such shortcomings.

Tests show that at the time of its appearance, the phablet was one of the most fast smartphones On the market. It outperformed quite a few phones like the Galaxy Note5, Nexus Plus and V10.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• The size of a 6-inch phablet does not exceed the size of 5.7-inch devices.
• Long battery life.
• Android 6.0.
• All metal body.
• Good and fast working fingerprint sensor.
• Two SIM cards.
• Leader in the class on the finer details of settings and granting rights to applications.
• Great sounding headphones.

Flaws:

• The photo and video camera are mediocre.
• 2160p and 4K formats are missing.
• Low resolution.

Huawei Mate 8: reviews, overall review

At one time, the phablet was the best 6-inch smartphone, only the diagonal size is critical. The phone certainly makes a very convincing case in its favor. Take, for example, a display that has high contrast and exceptional readability of the LCD panel in sunlight. Battery life is also admirable. The processor will do everything you need, and even much more.

Unfortunately, the image and video quality of the Huawei Mate 8 (32GB) is called mediocre by user reviews. Not everyone will like EmotionUI, even though the interface offers best-in-class app management capabilities.

Cons of a smartphoneHuaweiMate 8:

• Inconvenient software;
• Poor camera performance;
• Problems with the color shown on the display;
• Inconvenient notification system.

average cost: $ 625.

Key Features: 6-inch display with 1080p resolution, Kirin 950 processor, 3/32 GB of RAM and internal memory, Android 6.0, 4000 mAh battery, metal case.

Manufacturer: Huawei.

What's happened?

Every time a new one comes out Huawei smartphone you wonder if you can get the same thing, only without this terrible software. Last year, with the release of the Nexus 6P, we got the answer to this question. What was avoided there was fully paid for in Huawei Mate 8.

HuaweiMate8 – Design

What you really always expect from the flagships of a Chinese manufacturer is a stunning appearance. The Huawei Ascend P8 and Huawei Mate S are crafted with the craftsmanship you'd normally expect from companies like Apple, with a mixture of glass, metal and other high-quality materials.

And the Mate 8 fully matches high level, somewhat reminiscent of the design of the Nexus 6P. The edges of the smartphone are cut, reflecting light like a gemstone. And even though Apple used this same trick back in the iPhone 5, it still looks great.

Similar to Mate S back cover slightly curved. This allows you to hold the smartphone more comfortably in your hand compared to other competitors. And this is good, since the smartphone is really large. Considering this, it's surprising how light it feels. Despite its 185 grams, this weight seems to be evenly distributed throughout the smartphone.

But the durability causes criticism, because after just a few days of use, scratches begin to appear on the body, and very noticeable ones. On the other hand, the smartphone comes standard with a protective case included.

Huawei Mate 8 – Display

Most of the Mate 8's display features are among the best, except for one thing: resolution. This is not a 6-inch 4K display, like the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, and not a QHD, like Samsung Galaxy S6. Here there is only 1080p, which was relevant in 2014. This may be a reduction in manufacturing costs, but we are dealing with a premium smartphone with a price tag of $625.

This is not to say that the screen is all that bad; the resolution is quite clear, it has decent viewing angles and good brightness. the main problem related to color rendering, white has a pinkish tint, black colors are quite deep and with this size it is well suited for watching YouTube.

Huawei Mate 8 - Software

Software is an ongoing problem on all Huawei devices. Instead of tweaking Android's look a bit like Samsung and HTC, Huawei is giving it a complete overhaul.

Everything from the notification panel to quick screen lock settings has been changed, not for the better. Almost all the useful features of the interface invented by Google have disappeared. The result is a mixture of iOS and Android, but without the style and convenience of both. For example, there is no application download icon, and quick settings separated from notifications.

And it's not just a matter of interface design, it seems like a lot of things don't work properly. Even with new version EMUI running on Android Marshmallow, one of the major new features like Google Now on Tap is inexplicably missing.

Notifications from Google applications, are still broken, as they were on the P8 and Mate S. When receiving a notification from Gmail or Hangouts, the text turns black and blends into the background of the drop-down menu, making it unreadable. It's nice to see that the smartphone works with the latest Android version, but when she limps, it's more a step back than forward.

Huawei Mate 8 - Performance

Though software and leaves much to be desired, the performance of the smartphone is beyond praise. It is one of the fastest smartphones I have ever used. And all thanks to the eight-core Kirin 950 processor. This 64-bit chipset has 4 cores with a frequency of 2.3 GHz and four with 1.8 GHz. And in addition to this, 3 GB of RAM.

Applications open without the slightest hint of freezing, the only thing it doesn’t work with so quickly is the camera application, but more on that later. New games on Huawei Mate 8 run without problems or stops.

When tested on Geekbench, the smartphone scores 6,300 points, surpassing the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ with its 5,014 points. This is quite a significant improvement over last year's two models.

On the back of the smartphone below the camera there is a fingerprint scanner, which also works very quickly. The initial setup will take three to four clicks, after which the smartphone can be unlocked almost instantly.

As standard, the smartphone has 32 GB of built-in flash memory, and also has a slot for microSD cards, so the memory capacity can be doubled.

Huawei Mate 8 – Camera

On the back of Huawei Mate 8 there is a 16 MP camera with optical image stabilization with f/2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus. The camera has enough a large number of manual settings. Thus, you can change the focus, adjust optical image stabilization and white balance.

An unpleasant moment was the periodic slowdown of the camera in a random order. Sometimes the application opens and autofocus works within a few seconds, and the next time it freezes for 15 seconds with a black screen.

When the camera works normally, the results are also ambiguous. The 16 MP lens captures a lot of detail, but the image quality would be better. Moreover, there are complaints about pictures taken in good lighting. Photos come out better in natural light, and nighttime photos boast rich blacks.

The camera app is similar in appearance to the corresponding one on iOS, with a selection of functions at the bottom of the screen and the use of live filters. It is one of the best relatives Huawei applications and I would like it not to suffer from random freezes.

The results for 1080p video recording are also good and quite clear. Front-camera 8 MP is capable of providing normal photographs for selfie lovers, but it is better to stay away from some settings.

Huawei Mate 8 - Battery, speakers and call quality

Inside the big one metal case hidden powerful battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. This capacity is quite impressive, especially considering that a lot of energy is saved by running a display at 1080p resolution rather than QHD.

So Huawei Mate 8 is able to provide battery life that exceeds that of many of its competitive phablets. When using the device all day under normal conditions - working with by email, messages, making calls until midnight, we have 49% of the battery left and thanks to the Doze function in Android Marshmallow, it only drains 3-5% overnight.

Watching an hour of video drains your smartphone by 8%, but watching an hour streaming video reduces battery charge by 11%.

Unlike the Nexus 6P, Huawei decided to go against the decision to replace the more commonly used microUSB port with USB-Type C. This is fine at the moment, but competitors are actively equipping new smartphone models with USB-Type C, so in the future the Huawei Mate 8 may not be competitive .

As you might expect, the smartphone does not support the function wireless charging, however, there is a possibility of fast recharging. Thanks to it, you can charge a completely discharged battery up to 50% in 40 minutes. The battery can be fully charged in 80-90 minutes.

The smartphone does not have front speakers; the sound coming out of the bottom speaker is rather flat. However, adding front-facing speakers would seem to make the smartphone too tall. It is also worth noting the sound recording application, which uses several microphones located around the perimeter of the smartphone. Call quality is also high, especially if you use speakerphone.

Do I need to buyHuaweiMate 8?

Huawei Mate 8 is a smartphone with great appearance, for a long time battery life and high performance. The impression is spoiled by software and problems with the camera. If you have $625 and want to spend it on an Android smartphone with a larger screen, then there are other options to consider.

The Nexus 6P doesn't cost much more, but it's a much better smartphone. If you search, you can find the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 for a similar price; there is also the Moto X Style, which costs less and is also a good choice. Huawei helped Google release one of best smartphones in 2015, but they need to seriously work on their mistakes if they want to do the same this year.

Summary

An excellent battery and an attractive design are not enough to recommend this smartphone, which is inferior in some aspects to its main competitors.