Representatives of the P series have a stunning design, but rather weak filling, but the new product has changed this radically. In the spring of 2015, the company presented its brainchild P8. What will surprise this device?

Design

The smartphone turned out to be quite attractive. The use of aluminum and steel gives the device not only a share of solidity, but also strength. We also paid attention to the front side of the device. The phone received an all-glass front.

There were no significant changes in the location of the external parts. The front has become a haven for the speaker, display, indicator and sensors. are directly on the display. The back has a camera, flash and, of course, a logo. The end on the right has a volume control, card slots and a power button. On the bottom side there is a speaker, microphone and USB jack. A headset jack is located at the top along with a microphone.

All external elements are also made of metal. The body is well assembled, so it is impossible to detect creaks and gaps. The manufacturer stated that the device is made from a single piece of aluminum.

Overall, the design of the device is amazing. Combining solidity and elegance in one device, the manufacturer has added unusual colors. The Huawei P8 smartphone can be found in colors such as champagne as well as titanium gray.

Camera

Huawei P8 Lite got 13 megapixels with Sony module. In addition, the device received an RGBW matrix, autofocus and many useful settings. The quality of the photo is excellent. The camera has the necessary sharpness and image saturation.

There is also a video recording in the device. The phone shoots HD videos at 30 frames per second. Accordingly, there is no reason to doubt the quality of the recording.

Equipped with Huawei P8 Lite and 8MP front camera. Such a front camera will be a godsend for lovers of self-portraits. The front camera also has a lot of settings and various shooting modes.

Display

The screen installed in the Huawei P8 did not disappoint either. The review will please with the presence of a 5.2-inch diagonal with an IPS matrix. The smartphone received 1920 x 1080 pixels and 424 ppi. An interesting feature was the ability to work with the display with gloves.

The number of pixels corresponds to Full HD quality. The behavior of the device in the sun does not cause any complaints either. The brightness is more than sufficient and the display hardly fades. The Huawei P8 will delight with an overview of the corners. Image distortion is not observed. In fact, one glance is enough to appreciate the best aspects of the screen.

Hardware part

Equipped the device with a new HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor, which has two blocks of four cores with a frequency of 2.0 GHz and 1.5 GHz. It should be noted that the processor is 64-bit. The RAM is as much as 3 gigabytes. The role of the graphics accelerator in the device is played by the Mali-T628.

In general, the "filling" turned out to be excellent. It is noticeable that the manufacturer decided not to save on hardware and install all the best in his flagship.

The situation with the native memory is not bad either. The device has acquired 16 gigabytes, but a little more than 10 GB is available. Expansion with a USB flash drive is possible up to 128 GB, but there is a drawback here. To install a memory card, the owner will have to give up one SIM card.

The smartphone turned out to be quite powerful. The hardware part will cope with absolutely all programs and modern games. The only thing is that the phone heats up a little under heavy load.

System

The smartphone is running on "Android 5.0" and will soon be able to switch to 6.0. The user can easily install the new version via FOTA or custom firmware.

On top of the system is the proprietary EMUI 3.1 interface. The shell is perfectly optimized and works great. Unfortunately, a separate folder for applications has not been allocated, and the programs are located right on the desktop.

Autonomy

There are also some minor flaws. The device received, definitely, a small battery volume, only 2680 maH. This would be enough for the middle class, but not enough for an advanced flagship.

With average use, the battery will last 8 hours, but active work will shorten its life to four hours. This is a pretty bad figure, especially for a flagship. The non-removable battery also worsens the position. The only option is to use the battery carefully and save on the brightness of the display.

Equipment

Along with the device comes the usual set of elements for a modern flagship. The box contains a headset, adapter, USB cable, instructions, and a clip for SIM cards.

Price

The cost of Huawei P8 cools the fuse somewhat. The price fluctuates around 18-30 thousand rubles. Of course, the cost is much lower than that of competitors, in fact, this is why the device is attractive.

Positive reviews

The incredible number of advantages makes the Huawei P8 attractive. Owner reviews note a rich and bright display. The high resolution has almost eliminated the pixelation from the display.

The reliability of the smartphone is also a nice detail. Users note the excellent assembly and the absence of extraneous squeaks. Although this is not surprising with such a detailed design.

The hardware of the Huawei P8 does not leave indifferent either. Reviews highlight the performance and speed of the device.

The well-optimized shell is also a nice feature. Very often the device freezes due to the proprietary interface, but there are no problems with this in P8.

Fans of pictures liked the camera of the device. Many additional functions and detailed settings contribute to high-quality photos.

An equally important quality is the cost, which is rather low for a flagship. The price is more than democratic and can persuade many users in favor of Huawei.

Negative reviews

The unpleasant moment was the battery of the Huawei P8. Reviews report a dependency on the outlet. Some owners have noted that the device does not accept car charging.

There is also a smaller flaw in the Huawei P8. The owners' reviews express bewilderment because of the need to sacrifice a SIM card for the sake of a flash drive. This problem can be solved only by opting for the 64 GB version of the device.

Outcome

We can say that Huawei has found the perfect balance of functionality, design and cost. The new product contains everything that is necessary even for the most sophisticated user. Undoubtedly, the P8 will find a lot of fans.

The Honor brand is widely known in Russia and the world as a supplier of smartphones designed for a young audience. Each representative of a particular price category has a recognizable appearance and impressive characteristics for its class. However, the 8th model of the popular X line can be called a kind of rethinking of the established tradition.

Previous models of this mid-range series like the 6X and 7X, which were extremely warmly received by users and technical experts, were assembled in either all-metal or plastic cases. But the new Honor 8X at first glance attracts attention with the chic gloss of the double-sided glass surface. And in terms of its filling, the new smartphone is more likely to gravitate towards the category of top flagships.

In our Honor 8X review, we will look at the technical characteristics of the gadget and tell you why the new product has every chance of becoming a real hit of the season.

Honor 8X package contents

Let's be honest, it's quite difficult to surprise a modern user with the contents of a box with a smartphone. But you can sincerely please with the attention to detail. And the Honor 8X does it just fine. Indeed, in addition to the standard set of the gadget itself, a cable, a manual and a clip for the SIM card tray, you will find a silicone case and a film that will protect the sparkling surfaces of the smartphone.

Design and ergonomics

Taking Honor 8X for the first time in your hands, you will not be able to take your eyes off it for a long time. Both 2.5D tempered glass panels with an oleophobic coating sparkle hypnotically in the light. The gadget looks especially stylish and impressive in blue and red.

The screen occupies almost 90% of the front panel. Together with the elongated aspect ratio of 19.5: 9, this made it possible to fit a panel with such a large diagonal into the body of a conventional 5.5-inch device.The smartphone received the smallest dimensions for such a display - 160.4 × 76.6 mm × 7.8 mm ... In comparison, about the same size as the iPhone 8 Plus.

Above is a fashionable "bangs" with a front camera and sensors. The vertically located main cameras have a place in the upper left corner, so when activating the smartphone through the fingerprint scanner, you will not touch them with your finger.

Despite the complete absence of sharp corners, the Honor 8X fits perfectly in the hand and does not slip out. The physical control buttons are located at an optimal height, and due to the elongated shape, all on-screen elements can be easily reached with your thumb.

Screen characteristics

The characteristics of the display clearly indicate that the Honor 8X meets all the requirements of today's advanced youth. The huge 6.5-inch screen on IPS-matrix with a resolution of 19.5: 9 sides is ideal for watching videos, mobile games and studying news feeds on social networks.

The 2340 × 1080 resolution allowed for a high image density of 397 ppi, due to which the picture looks juicy and contrasting even at the widest viewing angles. The smartphone has an excellent reserve of brightness, which can be adjusted automatically using adaptive settings. For those who prefer a clean screen without unnecessary cutouts, there is an opportunity to hide the "monobrow" with black dies that are almost invisible.

Performance and software

A new generation smartphone - and an updated chipset. The Honor 8X is powered by Huawei's powerful Kirin 710 8-core processor with 4GB of RAM, which is 75% faster than the Kirin 659 used in the brand's previous mid-range hits.

The minimum internal memory is 64 GB. And an external SD card will expand the storage up to 256GB.

High speed and smooth switching between light and heavy applications is achieved by optimizing processor clusters. For such voluminous tasks as launching games, video processing and multi-page surfing the Web, a 4-core ARM Cortex A-73 unit at 2.2 GHz is used, and for office applications and service utilities, the smartphone switches to ARM Cortex A-53 at 1 , 7 GHz.

The Kirin 710 is also the brand's first mid-range 12nm chip. Due to this, the load on the battery was significantly reduced, compared to the same Kirin 659.

The already advanced capabilities of the updated Mali-G51 MP4 graphics chip are further enhanced by the proprietary GPU Turbo function, which was previously successfully implemented and tested in the Honor Play gaming smartphone. This technology can increase gaming performance by 60% while providing 30% battery savings.

Gaming tests showed that the Honor 8X copes well with such graphically pumped-up games as PUBG and World of Tanks. The frame rate is stable at 35-40 fps with minimal freezes, even at ultra settings.

The Honor 8X is powered by the proprietary EMUI 8.2 shell, which adds several important features to the stock Android 8.1 OS:

• customization of navigation;
• display color rendering control;
• secured Private Space profile;
• control of calls and alarms using hand movements;
• advanced system process manager;
• optimization of energy consumption;
• placement of quick icons on the lock screen.

In addition, the smartphone has a function that is rarely found not only in mid-range smartphones, but also in top flagships. Honor 8X allows you to place 2 SIM cards and a flash memory card in one tray - a small but extremely important detail for those users who prefer to combine mobile tariffs and at the same time stay connected.

NFC technology, which allows contactless payments through the Android Pay system, will also be a pleasant bonus.

Smart smartphone cameras

The first thing that modern young smartphone users pay attention to is the quality of the cameras in the gadget. And the Honor 8X is here to take on more expensive models.

The main dual camera at 20 and 2MP with F / 1.8 + F / 2.4 aperture and combined autofocus produces excellent detailed photos even in difficult lighting conditions. The photo module uses an artificial intelligence system, which automatically detects about 500 scenes for shooting. The camera can also recognize faces, blur the background and add bokeh effect.

Front camera Honor 8X received a 16-megapixel sensor, F / 2.0 aperture. Due to the support of AI, the "front camera" is also able to blur the background, due to which high-quality portrait shots are obtained. Despite the fact that additional effects are implemented not by physical modules, but by software methods, the selfie camera is not inferior to dual lenses in terms of the quality of images.

Of the additional features, it is worth noting that both cameras shoot video with a resolution of 1080 at a frame rate of 30 fps, the main module supports the SuperSloMo shooting format, and the front camera has an HDR mode.

Autonomy Honor 8X

The lithium polymer battery has a capacity of 3750 mAh. By optimizing the software and the power-saving function of the chipset, it will keep the smartphone in active load mode for up to 1.5 days.

Verdict

The Honor 8X review has shown an indisputable fact - the Chinese brand has once again managed to surpass its achievements in terms of balance of price and quality. The technical characteristics of the Honor 8X already allow us to call the smartphone one of the main contenders for the title of the best smartphone in the mid-price category.

A chic glossy smartphone will not only complement the stylish image of a modern young user, but also provide him with the widest opportunities for communication, games, interaction with multimedia and photography. Pre-order starts in Russia on October 11. The first customers who pre-order from October 11 to October 15 will receive a tablet from Huawei as a gift!

Specifications

• Body materials: metal, plastic, glass
• Operating system: Android 5.0, Huawei EMUI 3.1
• Network: GSM / EDGE, WCDMA, LTE (two slots for SIM cards and a combined microSD slot)
• Platform: HiSilicon Kirin 930/935
• Processor: Quad-core 2 GHz (Cortex-A53) and Quad-core 1.5 GHz (Cortex-A53)
• Graphics: Mali-T628 MP4
• RAM: 3 GB
• Memory for data storage: 16/64 GB, slot for a microSD memory card (128 GB cards are supported)
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi (a / b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, LE), microUSB connector (USB 2.0, USB-Host) for charging / synchronization, 3.5 mm for a headset, DLNA, NFC, IrDA
• Screen: IPS LCD, 5.2 ", 1920x1080 pixels (FullHD), automatic backlight level control, Gorilla Glass 3
• Main camera: 13 MP, dual LED flash (works as a flashlight), optical image stabilization (OIS)
• Front camera: 8 MP fixed focal length
• Navigation: GPS / Glonass (A-GPS support)
• Sensors: accelerometer, position sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, barometer
• Battery: non-removable, Li-Pol, 2680 mAh
• Dimensions: 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4mm
• Weight: 144 grams

Positioning

The line of P-series smartphones from Huawei has been developing since 2012, and even then, at the start, the P1 was a successful and interesting smartphone, whose features and ideas formed the basis for the development of this series. Huawei Ascend P1 could not be called an unconditional flagship at the time of its release, but this device looked balanced and moderate in everything - in characteristics, in usability, and finally in cost. Three years later and several models in this line, Huawei presented the P8 - another smartphone from the category of balanced devices: not too large, but not small, moderately productive and with the necessary set of capabilities, as well as characteristics close to flagships. In this review, I will try to tell you about all the features of the new device from Huawei - P8.

Design, body materials

From a design point of view, I can't call the P8 any interesting and bright device, these are a typical thin bar of metal without any distinctive features. At the same time, the smartphone looks high quality and dignified, and it cannot be said that it is ugly. It turned out to be moderately simple, albeit without recognizable details, but a universal device.

The main feature of the case in the Huawei Ascend P7 was the combination of a metal frame and glass panels on the front and back sides. Yes, it is effective, but from a practical point of view, such a solution has problems. The first is that the glass gets dirty, and this is noticeable. The second - when the smartphone falls on any hard surface (asphalt, tiles, etc.), there is a great chance of getting a cracked front or back case, that is, glass. In Huawei P8, the company changed the materials used, here we see an all-aluminum body, with the exception of the panel in the upper area near the camera, where the antennas are located, as well as the screen. The P8 may not look so impressive on a shelf in a store or in hand, but otherwise the solution with a metal case is better. The device still looks impressive, while it has become more practical than the previous model: traces and prints on the "back" made of metal are almost invisible, and the chances of damaging the smartphone when dropped are less. In my opinion, in terms of the materials used, the new P8 is a step forward.

Only the front panel can be called a brand, and even then at a stretch. Traces and prints on it remain subtle and can be easily removed.

In Russia, the smartphone will go on sale in three colors: silver, gold and black.

Assembly

The build quality is excellent, and I draw this conclusion not from one sample, but from several devices: I looked at the first P8 in the company's office, then studied it again at the presentation, and finally, for the preparation of the review, I used the P8 as my main phone for more than two weeks.

Trays for SIM-cards fit as closely as possible to the plane of the rib, slide your finger and feel the flat surface, the buttons sit securely in their places, nothing loose or loose. During use, my smartphone fell to the floor (at home) several times from a height of about one and a half meters, no damage appeared on the body of the device.

Dimensions (edit)

Small bezels to the left and right of the screen, minimal body thickness and reasonable margins at the top and bottom with a 5.2 "screen diagonal make Huawei P8 quite a compact smartphone even in the category of five-inch models, not to mention devices with a 5.2" diagonal. It is also important that the P8 is not just compact, but also ergonomic - due to the small bevels of the case at the transition points of the planes, the smartphone does not cut into the palm, but fits comfortably into it. It is a pleasure to hold and use the device. After models with 5.5 "" or larger screens, the device from Huawei seems incredibly convenient, and against the background of many phones with a 5 "" display, the P8 turns out to be more compact.

In terms of usability, the Huawei P8 can even be compared with the Xiaomi Mi4, and this is one of the most balanced five-inch devices on a par with the P7. It is not for nothing that I pay such close attention to the dimensions of the device at first glance. It seems to me that balanced dimensions in 2015-2016 will become one of the most important advantages of smartphones. When every second device is equipped with 3-4 GB of RAM, a high-quality FullHD screen has become the norm, and chipset manufacturers are competing in the frequency of eight-core processors, the overall usability of the smartphone comes to the fore. And in this respect, the new P8 looks very advantageous.

I will give a comparison of the dimensions of the Huawei P8 with some popular models:

• Apple iPhone 6(4.7 ”) - 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm, 129 grams
• HTC One M9(5 ") - 144.6 x 69.7 x 9.6 mm, 157 grams
• (5.2 ”) - 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4 mm, 144 grams
• Samsung Galaxy S6(5.1 ”) - 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, 138 grams
• Xiaomi Mi4(5 ") - 139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm, 149 grams

Compared to HTC One M8

Compared to Meizu MX4 Pro

Compared to Nokia 3310

Compared to YotaPhone 2

Despite the quite compact dimensions of the Huawei P8, in the smartphone settings there are several options to simplify the operation of the device with one hand, as well as various functions related to gestures and movements - mute when the screen is flipped, and so on.

Control elements

In terms of controls, the Huawei P8 is a typical Android smartphone with a pair of hardware keys and touch-sensitive on-screen buttons. The hardware buttons are located on the right edge: on top is the volume key, below is the power button. Even lower there are two slots for a SIM-card and a memory card. One of these slots is combined with microSD, so you can choose what to use this slot for - to install a second SIM card or for a memory card. The left edge of the smartphone is blank.

At the top there is an additional microphone (noise reduction) and a 3.5 mm mini-jack. At the bottom is the main microphone, a microUSB connector and a grill for two speakers.

The on-screen key bar includes three buttons: "Back", "Home" and a call to the manager of running programs.

If desired, the location of the buttons can be changed, and a button for calling the notification curtain and a button for hiding the navigation bar itself are added here. It is very comfortable!

When you touch any of the on-screen buttons, the device vibrates slightly.

Unfortunately, you cannot unlock the smartphone by double-tapping the screen. Perhaps this feature will appear with new firmware, because in the previous Huawei smartphone that I tested, Honor 6 Plus, I did not have it either. At the same time, several readers immediately after the review sent screenshots of their devices, purchased not in Russia, where the possibility of unlocking with a double tap is present.

On the top of the front side there is an earpiece, an 8 MP camera peephole and sensors.

A factory thin protective film is glued to the front panel, the quality of the film is such that it is difficult to see it the first time without peering. I did not shoot it for this very reason, the film is virtually invisible.

Screen

Huawei P8 uses a high-quality IPS LCD matrix with a diagonal of 5.2 "" and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Screen with maximum viewing angles. No matter what angle you deflect it, diagonally, edges or ends, the picture is not distorted. There is a good margin of brightness. The color reproduction of the display is close to natural, while in the settings you can always adjust the color temperature, making the picture on the screen warmer or colder. Personally, I preferred to slightly "tweak" the temperature on my P8 towards colder shades.

The automatic brightness control works very well, as with the Honor 6 Plus. Having enabled this option, I forgot that sometimes on other smartphones I set the brightness manually depending on the conditions (during the day - one brightness, in the late afternoon at home - another).

An important point related to the Huawei P8 screen is the standard themes. Below in the text I will return to the "themes", but now I want to note one important feature. If we take all the well-known Chinese brands: Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi, Meizu and even some smaller ones, then the proprietary shell from Huawei in terms of design will probably be the most unsightly. It's about the design, not about its capabilities. How does this relate to the screen and its perception? Very strong, in fact. When you take Huawei P8 for the first time, turn it on and see a scary basic theme with icons of protective colors, it seems as if the device's screen is at least dim or dim. Change the theme to a juicier one, or just fill the start screen with app icons instead of the basic ones and change the picture, and now you see a good display. In the end, I remained on the basic design theme, because, having shoveled about 4 GB of themes for EMUI, I did not find anything worthy, but take this point into account. The display itself in the P8 is excellent, but its perception when first turned on may be slightly spoiled by not the most successful "themes".

There is a "smart film" item in the P8 settings. By turning on this mode, judging by the description, you can transfer the functions of the on-screen keys to the area under the display, as well as assign the selected actions to touching the corners of the case from the top left and right of the screen, provided there is a special film on the glass. This mode does not work with factory film.

Camera

Probably half of the entire presentation time of Huawei P8 was devoted to the device's camera. Key features: Sony's new 13MP 4-color RGBW sensor, OIS and dedicated ISP. In theory, the camera should be one of the best among all smartphones on the market in any shooting conditions: day, evening, night, and also with a lack of light (f / 2.0 will come in handy here).

The camera interface is simple and straightforward, switching modes, enabling HDR and other essential settings are collected on one screen, it is called by clicking on the parameters key, more detailed settings can also be opened by clicking on the parameters button already in this window.

Continuous shooting modes are available, after which you can choose the best shot, as well as the usual mode for all top-end devices with a choice of the focus point in the final shot (the camera takes several shots with different focal lengths and glues them into one). There is a "decoration" mode, both for the front and for the main camera, in which the effect of retouching is applied to the skin, wrinkles, pimples and so on are smoothed out.

An interesting mode "light", it was also given a lot of attention at the presentation. The bottom line is this: you press the "capture" button, and the camera starts photographing one frame, while the picture is in such a mode, as if you chose a shutter speed in the region of a minute, conventionally. But in reality, you do not choose a shutter speed before shooting, but simply stop photographing after as many seconds as you need. The result is shooting with a shutter speed set at the end of the photographing process. The mode is interesting, and with the help of it, together with the tripod on the Huawei P8, you can take unusual shots at night. However, I note that this mode, in fact, is a piece of the manual mode, which is present in smartphones HTC, Lenovo, Meizu and Xiaomi, where you can also select the shutter speed manually, but before shooting.

Now about the quality of photos.

I'll start with the main thing - the Huawei P8 has an excellent macro. The minimum shooting distance to the subject is about 3-4 centimeters. For example, in Meizu MX4 Pro with an excellent camera this distance is about 6-7 centimeters, and in HTC One M8, also with good macro photography, about 7-8 centimeters. At the same time, for macro photography in Huawei P8, you don't even need to turn on any separate mode, you just point your smartphone at the object as close as possible and take a picture - that's it.

When shooting on a bright sunny day, the photos are generally good, although I personally, when studying the pictures, do not leave the feeling that the frames are a little lacking in overall juiciness. Minus - in the center of the frame you can often notice the transition of the picture to a pink color scheme, this "feature" is also typical, for example, for some HTC smartphones and is most clearly manifested when shooting a white sheet with text. At the same time, I want to note the gorgeous work of optical stabilization - even when you just drive your smartphone in search of a frame, the work of this system is visible on the screen, the picture moves smoothly, it is more comfortable to shoot with P8 with OIS than with devices without a "stub", often there where on another smartphone I would need to take 3-4 frames to select one sharp one, on the Huawei P8 I just took one photo and got the desired sharp image.

Shooting at night is perhaps one of the strengths of the Huawei P8's camera. Yes, in complete darkness there is still some blurring and blurring of frames, but if we compare the resulting night photos with pictures from many other smartphones (I compared with LG G3 and G4, for example), the difference is in favor of the P8, and it is noticeable "by eye" ... Photos are sharp, with fine details discernible, albeit with a tangible presence of digital noise.

When shooting at night, you can manually set the shutter speed and ISO.

The camera also has a shooting mode with overlay effects and HDR, the latter works very well and neatly.

Front-camera... The front-facing 8MP fixed focal camera on the Huawei P8 is very good when it comes to taking portraits. Yes, there is no autofocus, but this does not prevent you from getting photos with good detail: you can see all the pimples and black "garbage" on the face, and if you wish, you can remove them by turning on the "decoration" mode.

Video recording... The smartphone records video in a maximum resolution of 1080p, the device does not have tracking autofocus, only the choice of focusing by tapping on the screen, which now, when this feature is available in almost any smartphone, looks rather strange. But there is software stabilization in addition to optical, if you turn on both, the image is very smooth. I suggest evaluating the overall quality of the video in the attached files with examples.

If we evaluate the camera in Huawei P8 according to some individual shooting modes, it has strengths and weaknesses: excellent macro, good shooting at night, but, at the same time, lack of juiciness when shooting on a clear sunny day and average video quality. The front camera is excellent, there are no complaints about it. As for the main one, I cannot call it one of the best among modern smartphones. Yes, it is more or less versatile and allows you to get decent photos in difficult conditions, and the price for this is not the most convincing quality when shooting in seemingly ideal situations on a sunny day. Perhaps with software updates Huawei will improve this aspect, because the potential of this sensor on the P8 with OIS is simply enormous.

Autonomous work

The smartphone uses a non-removable Li-Pol battery with a capacity of 2680 mAh. In my case, Huawei P8 worked on average until the evening with the following mode: 40-60 minutes of calls, 10-20 text messages, Gmail, 3-4 hours of listening to music and about 1-2 hours of active use of mobile Internet (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook messenger, browser) plus the use of a camera (about 50 pictures, conditionally). The indicators are not very good, the device is inferior in operating time to such smartphones as LG G3, HTC One M8 and M9 and many others. However, if you, like me, are used to constantly carrying an external battery with you or charging your smartphone as soon as possible, this will not be a problem. Not the best battery life - the price to pay for the slim and compact body of the device.

Platform, memory

The smartphone is built on Huawei's own platform - HiSilicon Kirin 930/935 (depending on the version and memory size) with a 2 GHz quad-core processor (Cortex-A53) and a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor (Cortex-A53). Graphics subsystem (GPU) - Mali-T628 MP4. The device has 3 GB of RAM and 16 or 64 GB of internal memory for storing user data. There is also a slot for a memory card, combined with a slot for a second SIM card.

There are no questions about performance for the device. Everything from the shell and launching programs to toys like GTA San Andreas and WoT Blitz, at maximum graphics settings, works quickly and without delays. Below are the benchmark results of the Honor P8 in the Antutu benchmark.

I did not notice any noticeable heating of the smartphone body (as in the case of the HTC One M9) even under load.

Interfaces

The smartphone works in GSM, HSDPA and LTE networks, all common LTE bands in Russia are supported. You can enable and disable wireless interfaces through the settings or using one of the notification curtain pages.

For synchronization with a PC and data transfer, a complete microUSB cable, USB 2.0 interface is used.

The smartphone has support for USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) - you can connect a flash drive and other storage devices to the device via an adapter, for example, a camera for transferring pictures from it to the device's memory.

Bluetooth... Built-in Bluetooth 4.1 module with A2DP and LE support.

Wi-Fi (802.11 a / b / g / n)... Wi-Fi module in Huawei P8 without support for 5 GHz band, only familiar and widespread 2.4. The module works flawlessly.

Wi-Fi router... As usual for Android smartphones, there is the possibility of "sharing" 2G / 3G / 4G Internet connection via Wi-Fi. In the settings at the first start, you need to select a network name and password (WPA2).

NFC... The smartphone has an NFC module, it works correctly: you can check the balance on the transport card and write tickets on it or top up when installing the appropriate application.

Navigation

The smartphone has GPS / Glonass support; it takes a minimum amount of time to search for satellites, from 5 to 15 seconds. There is no special navigation software in the smartphone.

Software, EMUI 3.0

The smartphone is running Android 5.x, the proprietary Emotion UI - EMUI version 3.1 is used as a shell. By general logic, the shell resembles MIUI and Flyme, and its roots go back, respectively, to iOS - there is no separate application menu, all programs are collected on desktops.

There are many detailed settings and useful things: displaying the network speed, showing or hiding the operator's name, changing the location of the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen, customizable do not disturb mode, and so on.

Some shell solutions are illogical. For example, when you see a notification about a new event (message, missed call, WhatsApp, etc.) on the lock screen, to go to it, you need to swipe the notification card to the right. And when you see the same notification, while on the home screen or in some application, to go to it, you just need to touch the card. At first it is inconvenient, it takes some getting used to.

But most of all I am personally saddened by a seemingly small thing, but very annoying in my case. The fact is that all themes for EMUI change some of the application icons to their own. And I could not find a topic where there would be no such substitution. And to make sure that there are no such themes, I shoveled about 4 GB of themes for all versions of EMUI for stock icons. What do I mean by "stock icons"? This is when you, having installed Instagram or WhatsApp, will see the same program icon that is displayed for it on Google Play, that is, conceived by the developers. In EMUI, about half of the programs appear with changed icons, this does not affect the usability of the smartphone at all, but annoys me, at least. An attempt to remove all the icons in one of the basic themes so that when installing the theme they are replaced by the standard ones from Android, leads to the fact that the system "digs" very old icons from its depths and makes them the basis of the interface. In general, until I found a solution to overcome this EMUI feature.

Another feature of EMUI that I personally do not like is that it is too much of a rework in comparison with the pure Android OS. In this regard, the current versions of LG UI and HTC Sense are closer to me, where the developers tried to leave all the convenient functions from Lollipop - the notification curtain, cards and the logic of working with them on the lock screen and some other things. In EMUI, all these elements have been redone, and if you switch to Huawei P8 from some device with Android 5.0, you will need to study the interface again.

If we close our eyes to it, as well as to some of the shell inconsistencies described above, then in general, EMUI turns out to be a quite convenient interface, with many detailed settings and useful options.

Accessories

Along with the presentation of the Huawei P8 smartphone, the company also presented an interesting accessory for it - a cover with an e-ink screen. The accessory is produced by Oaxis, known for producing similar cases under its own brand, equipped with a 4.3 "" e-ink display, its own battery, a charging connector and connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth.

Conclusion

I had no complaints about the quality of signal reception during the use of Huawei P8. The device catches the network well, the sound in the conversational dynamics is clear, without wheezing and extraneous noise, there is a volume reserve. The vibration alert is well felt in different conditions, including when walking. The volume of the ringing loudspeaker is above average, while the sound is clear and sonorous, but without wheezing. The presentation also announced the function of a quick network search when leaving an area where the network does not catch, or turning off the "on the plane" mode, but to be honest, there is a special difference here between Huawei P8 with this function and, for example, LG G4 and Meizu MX4 Pro didn't notice without it.

In Russia, the smartphone will go on sale in a single 16 GB version and with two slots for SIM cards, one of which is just combined with a slot for microSD. The exact cost of the device for Russia has not yet been determined, but the preliminary price for Huawei P8 will be about 30,000 rubles. If you remember that immediately after the presentation, an estimated price tag was announced in the region of 40-45 thousand rubles, 30 thousand now seem to be more adequate. This is about 10-15 thousand cheaper than the cost of flagships from Samsung, LG, HTC, and if we consider that the characteristics of Huawei P8 are not much behind them, and from the point of view of dimensions it looks even more interesting, the price turns out to be quite acceptable.

Yes, Huawei P8 is far from an ideal smartphone, but the strengths of this device, such as a high-quality display, high operating speed without much heating of the case even under load, moderate dimensions, small thickness and a good main camera, combined with an excellent front camera, make the shortcomings forgivable ... If you are looking for a compact modern smartphone with up-to-date specifications, but are not ready to pay extra for a flagship from a major manufacturer and for some unnecessary features for you (like 2560x1440 resolution on a five-inch screen), you should take a closer look at Huawei P8.

The powerful stuffing of the flagship Huawei P8 was packed in an ultra-thin metal case, where there was also a place for two SIM-cards. One of the coolest features of this device is a camera with an RGBW sensor and optical stabilization. Vesti.Hi-tech figured out all the nuances of the elegant novelty.

Huawei's premium P8 was unveiled in mid-April in London. According to IDC for the last quarter, this Chinese corporation is one of the three leaders among global smartphone manufacturers, so the next European premiere of its flagship quite transparently hints where further expansion will be directed. Recall that the flagship line (P8) also includes a device with an increased screen size - P8max and a lightweight version of the top smartphone -. Interestingly, the presentation of the premium novelty was held in a modern center for fashion and art, thereby highlighting the desired combination of style and functionality. Since the entire family of P flagships is considered to be fashionable, more emphasis in it is still placed on design (after all, there are also technologically advanced Mate flagships).

If suddenly you do not have time at all, then here is a short text about the main strengths and weaknesses of Huawei P8, without technical details:

Specifications

• Model: GRA_UL00
• OS: Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with EUI 3.1 shell
• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 930 8-core 64-bit processor, ARM big.LITTLE GTS architecture (4 ARM Cortex-A53e cores, 2.0 GHz + 4 ARM Cortex-A53 cores, 1.5 GHz), Smart i3 coprocessor for operation with sensors
• Graphics Subsystem: ARM Mali-T628 MP4
• RAM: 3 GB (LPDDR3, 1600 MHz)
• Memory for data storage: 16 GB (available about 10.4 GB), slot for memory cards microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n (2.4 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB for charge / synchronization, 3.5 mm for headphones, USB-OTG
• Screen: capacitive, IPS, diagonal 5.2 inches, resolution 1920 × 1080 pixels, pixel per inch 424 ppi, gloved control
• Cameras: main - 13 MP RGBW sensor (Sony IMX278), aperture f / 2.0, EGF 29 mm, autofocus, optical stabilization, dual flash, video recording [email protected] fps, frontal - 8 MP (Sony IMX179 Exmor), aperture f / 2.4, EGF 26 mm, video [email protected] fps
• Network: 2G, 3G (HSPA +, up to 42 Mbps), LTE Cat. 4 (up to 150 Mbps)
• SIM cards: nanoSIM slots (4FF format) + nanoSIM (4FF format) / microSD, Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA)
• Navigation: GPS / GLONASS / BDS, A-GPS
• Radio: FM tuner
• Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, light and proximity sensors
• Battery: non-removable, lithium polymer, 2 680 mAh (10.19 W * h; 3.8 V)
• Colors: silver, golden
• Dimensions: 144.9x72.1x6.4 mm
• Weight: 144 grams

Design, ergonomics

Huawei does not hide the fact that when creating a new flagship, drawing inspiration from traditional values, they did without avant-garde solutions. So, according to the creators, the design elements of the P8 should evoke memories of the pages, spines and bindings of books.

An original plastic box with a translucent lid serves as an overture to this approach, and the process of unpacking the device in a sense resembles removing a book from a bookshelf.

The fact is that the smartphone, as well as documentation for it and accessories (USB-microUSB cable, power adapter and headset), which are distributed in separate boxes, are inserted vertically into the main package, and not horizontally, as usual. In general, everything looks very stylish.

According to the developers, the body of the new flagship is made of a single piece of aluminum, while the thin back cover was made of steel, which made it possible to further increase the rigidity of the frame.

The developers made the P8 not only one of the thinnest (only 6.4 mm), but also one of the lightest (weight - 144 g, which is about the same as the iPhone 4, tiny by today's standards) modern flagships. Indeed, for comparison: - 6.9 mm, 129 g; - 9.6 mm, 157 g; - 9.8mm, 155g - 6.8 mm, 138 g. Note, by the way, that the thickness of the previous flagship is 6.5 mm. The model of the new smartphone GRA_UL00 is presented in two colors: silver (Titanium Gray) and golden (Mystic Champagne). At the same time, the surface treatment does not hide the metal structure, and the steel back panel pleasantly cools the hand.

In the upper part of the front panel, covered with a protective glass, there is a cut-out for a "spoken" microphone, to the left of which there are proximity and light sensors, and to the right - a front camera lens and a charge / event indicator.

The onscreen controls for Back, Home, and Recent Apps are identified by triangle, circle, and square icons. You can easily change their order in the settings, adding an icon to them to call the notification panel. The Huawei logo, by which the lightweight version of the smartphone can be easily distinguished from the flagship, is absent here under the screen. Generally speaking, the front view of the novelty turned out to be rather faceless, which, given Huawei's reverent attitude to design, is rather strange.

The left side edge of the case is empty,

and on the right, they assembled a volume rocker, a power / lock button, as well as two closed slots with trays, the lower of which accepts only nanoSIM cards, and the upper, combined one, is intended for alternative installation of either a nanoSIM subscriber identification module or a microSD memory card. In this sense, it is more "omnivorous", since it accepts nanoSIM and microSIM cards in different slots. Both locks on the lids are opened with a special paper clip, which is included in the kit.

By the way, in profile, the flagship P8 can be distinguished from its clothed version only by the plastic jumpers (elements in the antenna design).

The upper end is occupied by a 3.5 mm connector for an audio headset and a hole for a second microphone (noise cancellation), which is closer to the left edge of the flagship.

At the bottom end, between two groups of holes (six in each), a microUSB connector was placed, which is framed by the heads of two mounting screws.

The grille of the "multimedia" speaker is still hidden under the left group of holes, and the "spoken" microphone is under the right one.

The holes for the main camera and the dual flash were taken out to the upper left part of the back cover and covered with a dark glass plate, which was neatly copied into. Only closer to the edge there is a flash (in the lite version, the opposite is true).

The lettering (in very small print) at the bottom of the steel panel, adorned with the Huawei logo, shows the model number, company name and country of manufacture.

Fixing the smartphone in the palm of your hand is accompanied by the pleasant coolness of the metal, without any "thrill" sensations. However, the dimensions of the case, mainly due to the screen diagonal (5.2 inches), do not allow us to speak about comfortable one-handed operation of the device. For this reason, the settings provide a number of tools to partially compensate for this disadvantage.

Screen, camera, sound

For the 5.2-inch display of the flagship smartphone, they chose Full HD-resolution (1920 × 1080 pixels), which, for obvious reasons, does not pretend to be a technology record. Of course, Quad HD would have sounded cooler, but whether the game is worth the candle is another matter. Indeed, with the existing diagonal and screen resolution, the density of dots per inch is 424 dpi. In addition, the P8 uses an advanced matrix without an air gap between the layers of the screen from JDI - IPS-Neo with an improved contrast ratio (1500: 1). At the same time, the ratio of the display area to the area of ​​the entire front panel is 71.6%. The screen with rather thin side bezels differs not only in good contrast, but also in color reproduction close to natural, large viewing angles and a solid margin of brightness.

The backlight level is adjusted either manually, or it is automatically adjusted by the light sensor. At the same time, the latter works quite adequately. The touchscreen capacitive screen recognizes up to ten simultaneous presses. The results of the programs AnTuTu Tester and Multi-Touch Test fully confirm this multitouch. In the settings it is possible to change the color temperature of the screen - to make the colors warmer or vice versa, cold. An option to increase the sensitivity of the sensor for working with gloves is also available there. Good anti-glare properties of the screen allow you to use your smartphone outdoors without any problems, even on a sunny summer day. Note that the protective glass has an oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating on top.

The key features of the main camera based on the Sony IMX278 photo module are optical image stabilization, a 4-color RGBW sensor with a resolution of 13 megapixels, and a separate (and not from the chipset) image processor from Altek. It is also worth adding a lens with an effective focal length (EGF) of 29 mm and aperture of f / 2.0, as well as autofocus and a dual LED flash. All this is aimed at creating conditions for obtaining a high-quality contrasting image in low light conditions. The maximum image resolution is 4160x3120 pixels (13 MP) with a classic aspect ratio (4: 3) and 4160x2336 pixels (10 MP) for a widescreen frame (16: 9). Examples of photos can be viewed.

In turn, the front camera, based on the 8-megapixel Sony IMX179 Exmor photo module, received a wide-angle lens with an EGF 26 mm and aperture f / 2.4. The maximum resolution of the "self" here is 3264x2448 pixels (8 MP, 4: 3) and 3264x1840 pixels (3.8 MP, 16: 9), respectively. Both cameras can shoot in Full HD-resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels, 16: 9) at a frame rate of 30 fps. All content is saved in MP4 container files (AVC - video, AAC - sound). Shooting with 4K resolution, as well as with an increased frame rate (for example, 60 fps), is not provided here.

In the Camera application, in addition to the Photo, Video, and Beauty modes (for enhancing portraits), there are also Time Lapse (for taking time-lapses) and Light (shooting with a tripod in low light) ... In the latter, in particular, the presets "Light of lanterns", "Light graffiti", "Water" and "Stars" are collected. It is clear that for such filming, you need not only a certain place, but also a decent margin of time.

Along with image resolution and video quality, parameters such as saturation, contrast and brightness are adjusted in the camera settings. White balance and ISO adjustment are also available. Before and after shooting, it is easy to use a set of filters such as "Vintage", "Monochrome", etc. In the settings of the front camera, in particular, the "Perfect selfie" mode is offered, where, along with the usual beautification effect, you can adjust additional parameters ("Smoothing", "Whitening", "Big eyes", "Bright eyes", "Narrow face" ).

With the help of the "Mirror" application, available from the front camera menu, it is easy not only to look at yourself, your beloved, but also to make a little hooliganism by drawing a funny face on the "fogged up" screen or even "break" the protective glass of your smartphone.

But the "Director" program allows you to feel like a professional so that together with your friends (by connecting a maximum of three more smartphones) you can shoot your video simultaneously from four points, and then edit it into one clip.

The smartphone's "multimedia" speaker sounds pretty good, although the volume is not very high. As a reminder, the base Kirin 930 platform (Hi3630 chipset) uses a Tensilica HiFi 3 signal processor licensed from Cadence Design Systems. So for standard tools, playback of FLAC files created by audio compression codecs without loss of quality is available. But DTS (Digital Theater System) sound enhancement technology can only be used with headphones. In this sense, the included headset is useful not only as a shortwave antenna for the built-in FM tuner, which can only be listened to through headphones. Stereo recordings with noise suppression for the Dictaphone application are provided using two microphones in the Meeting, Interview and Concert modes. By the way, the manufacturer claims that, for example, in strong winds, the smartphone is able to filter out up to 90% of the noise generated by the air flow.

Filling, performance

The base platform of the flagship smartphone P8 is the HiSilicon Kirin 930 chip, made in compliance with the 28 nm design standards. The 8-core processor used in it is composed of two clusters of 64-bit cores Cortex-A53 (1.5 GHz) and Cortex-A53e (2.0 GHz) according to the ARM big.LITTLE GTS architecture.

The more powerful Cortex-A57s were not satisfied with their high power consumption, which leads to increased heating of the mobile device. It is believed that the new Cortex-A53e quartet is only slightly inferior to the Cortex-A57 in terms of performance, but it uses up battery power more economically. The graphics processing functions are taken over by the built-in ARM Mali-T628 MP4 accelerator with four execution units. In addition to the memory controller (LPDDR3, 1600 MHz), a "sensor hub" is implemented on the Kirin 930 chip - a Smart i3 coprocessor, a Tensilica HiFi 3 audio processor, an LTE modem, etc. The basic configuration of the smartphone is complemented by 3 GB of RAM.

On synthetic tests AnTuTu Benchmark 46 389 "virtual parrots" were measured out to the flagship. Approximately the same number of "birds" are estimated, for example, a 5.5-inch smartphone and an "intermediate" flagship.

Vellamo's benchmarks, including multicore and metal benchmarks, confirmed the P8's flagship efforts.

On the Epic Citadel visual test with variable settings of High Performance, High Quality and Ultra High Quality, the average frame rate changed as follows - 58.1 fps, 54.8 fps and 31.0 fps.

On the universal gaming benchmark 3DMark, where the smartphone was tested on the Sling Shot and Ice Storm Unlimited sets, the results were 184 and 7 725, respectively. Of course, there are no problems with games, including "heavy" ones, on the P8.

The total number of points earned by the flagship on the Base Mark OS II cross-platform benchmark was 1,146 and was almost double the result for.

The GRA_UL00 model is equipped with 16 GB of internal memory, of which approximately 10.4 GB is available. To expand the available storage, a slot is provided for microSD / HC / XC memory cards with a maximum capacity of up to 128 GB. Recall that the slot where the memory card is inserted is universal, and, having occupied it, you will have to sacrifice the installation of a second SIM card (nanoSIM format). Support for USB-OTG technology allows you to connect, for example, USB-drives.

In the SIM card settings, it is proposed to determine which of the subscriber identification modules will work with 4G / 3G networks, which one will be used for data transmission, and which one for voice calls and messages. Thanks to two separate radio modules, Dual SIM Dual Active mode is supported, when both SIM cards work at the same time. Here's what exactly is said about support for 4G networks: LTE Cat. 4 (up to 150 Mbps) FDD: Band 1, 3, 4, 7; TDD: Band 38, 39, 40, 41. Recall that the 7th frequency range (2600 MHz) is especially relevant for Russia.

To improve performance, Wi-Fi + settings should enable smart switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data networks. But the Signal + technology allows the smartphone to choose the most optimal communication mode. This is made possible by quickly switching from one part of the dual antenna to another. In addition, according to the developers, in this case, the quality of the connection is also improved while driving at high speeds (up to 300 km / h).

As for the other communication capabilities of the flagship, there is Bluetooth 4.1, but only one frequency range is supported for Wi-Fi 802.11n (2.4 GHz). And there is no NFC interface in this model. Well, the implementation of Wi-Fi Direct allows the smartphone to communicate with another device without routers and hotspots.

GPS, GLONASS and BDS satellite systems are used for positioning and navigation. At the same time, according to the AndroiTS GPS Test test program, signals from GPS satellites are most readily sought. A-GPS mode is also available.

The capacity of the flagship's non-removable lithium-polymer battery is 2,680 mAh (10.19 Wh; 3.8 V). Recall that the simplified version is content with a battery of only 2,200 mAh. But even this difference makes itself felt.

So, on battery tests AnTuTu Tester, the flagship earned 7,874 points (against 4,517). But the test set of videos in MP4 format and Full HD-quality at full brightness spun continuously for about 7 hours.

In the settings "Energy Saving", which also provides for optimization and monitoring of energy consumption, there are already four modes - "Energy Saving", "Smart", "Performance" and "Moderate". The latter mode is recommended for long-term use of the device, but "Energy Saving" turns the smartphone into a regular "dialer" (only calls and messages). In turn, "Smart" is good for balanced day-to-day work, while "Performance" is required for games and online videos.

Software

The flagship is running the Android 5.0 operating system, the interface of which is replaced by the proprietary EMUI 3.1 shell with support for OTA (Over-The-Air) updates.

The same version of the launcher is installed on the simplified version of the flagship. Recall that the shell does not have a separate application menu, and the shortcuts of all programs are simply collected on the desktops.

Speech recognition is useful for finding a new smartphone if it's nearby, or for making a call when your hands are busy. Previously, in the "Speech Recognition" section, you should select the activation words (recommended - Okay emy) and practice their pronunciation three times, as well as decide on the type of ringing signal and language (so far, alas, only English). For example, when looking for a phone, after the words to activate it, you must say: "Where are you?". In response, you will hear from the smartphone - "I am here", while the device will flash with a flash and a screen, displaying colored balls on it.

A screenshot on the P8 is easy to take by simply tapping the screen twice with your knuckle. To do this, in the "Smart screenshot" section, activate the appropriate option. In addition, if you draw, again with your knuckle, a closed loop (counterclockwise), you get a snapshot of a limited area of ​​the screen. It is proposed to leave this area of ​​arbitrary shape (as it is), or to make it square or elliptical. In addition to everything, the resulting image can be edited directly on the smartphone.

Purchase, conclusions

In general, the new flagship from Huawei successfully fit into the image family of smartphones R. In its ultra-thin all-metal case with a high-quality screen, a rather powerful filling is hidden. At the same time, for each of the two SIM-cards there was a place for a separate radio module. Of course, the advanced main camera deserves special attention in this smartphone. Unfortunately, you have to pay for the expansion of the built-in memory with a second SIM-card.

I was somewhat surprised by the lack of an NFC interface in the flagship device and support for the 5 GHz band for Wi-Fi 802.11n. In addition, I would like to see the possibility of fast charging. As already noted, it can hardly be considered an advantage to install a second nanoSIM card, as an alternative to expanding the built-in memory. .

The Huawei P8 smartphone is offered at a recommended price of 29,990 rubles, so it looks more advantageous in comparison with 2-SIM flagships, for example, Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos or (Duos), for which, according to Yandex.Market, on average they ask for 39,990 rubles and 42,320 rubles, respectively. However, taking into account all the possibilities of these elegant devices, they cost that much money (taking into account the ruble exchange rate, of course). In short, finding a worthy competitor for the P8 isn't easy. A more real competitor may, for example, be "thin and iron", which also belongs to the fashion line. Of course, the filling is simpler, but the average price is also lower - 24,879 rubles.

The results of the review of the smartphone Huawei P8

Pros:

• Ultra-thin all-metal body
• High-quality screen
• Powerful filling
• Advanced OIS camera
• Expandable memory
• Two radio modules for SIM-cards

Minuses:

• Lack of NFC interface
• No 5GHz band support for Wi-Fi 802.11n
• Fast charging is not provided
• Alternative installation of either a second nanoSIM card or microSD

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

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

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	72.1 mm (millimeters) 7.21 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.84 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	144.9 mm (millimeters) 14.49 cm (centimeters) 0.48 ft (feet) 5.7 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	6.4 mm (millimeters) 0.64 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.25 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	144 g (grams) 0.32 lbs (pounds) 5.11 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	66.86 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.06 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Grey Black Golden Champagne
Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body.	Aluminium alloy Plastic

SIM card

A 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 analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced 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
UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz UMTS 800 MHz (GRA_L09) UMTS 1700/2100 MHz (GRA_L09)
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 with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (GRA_UL00) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (GRA_UL00) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (GRA_UL00) LTE 1900 MHz (GRA_L09) LTE 850 MHz (GRA_L09) LTE 900 MHz (GRA_L09) LTE 700 MHz (B12) (GRA_L09) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (GRA_L09) LTE 800 MHz (GRA_L09)

Mobile technology and data rates

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

Operating system

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

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single 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 required for their operation.	Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 930
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor.	16 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53e, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The capacity (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and buses for data. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more.	ARM Mali-T628 MP4 + i3
Number of GPU cores Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications.	4
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	680 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	3 GB (gigabytes)
Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels which are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	Two-channel
RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	1600 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

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

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for 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 image quality of information directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.2 in (inches) 132.08 mm (millimeters) 13.21 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.55 in (inches) 64.75 mm (millimeters) 6.48 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.53 in (inches) 115.12 mm (millimeters) 11.51 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail.	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 shown on the screen in clearer detail.	424 ppi (pixels per inch) 166 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 footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	71.58% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant
	Corning Gorilla Glass 3 OGS (One Glass Solution)

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor model	Sony IMX278 Exmor RS
Sensor size	4.71 x 3.49 mm (millimeters) 0.23 in (inches)
Pixel size	1.133 μm (micrometers) 0.001133 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor	7.37
ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value / speed indicates the sensor's sensitivity to light. Digital camera sensors operate within a specific ISO range. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensor's sensitivity to light.	100 - 1600
Light-strength	f / 2
Focal length	3.92 mm (millimeters) 28.91 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.	Dual LED
Image Resolution	4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
	30 frames / sec (frames per second)
Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode
	Sensor type - RGBW

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.

Sensor model Information about the make and model of the sensor used by the camera.	Sony IMX179 Exmor R
Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used sensor types in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer higher image quality despite lower resolution.	4.54 x 3.42 mm (millimeters) 0.22 in (inches)
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are capable of capturing more light and therefore provide better low-light performance and a 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 size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the size of the device's photo sensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of a full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) to that of a specific device's photo sensor.	7.61
Light-strength Aperture (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of the lens 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. Usually, the f-number is indicated, which corresponds to the largest possible aperture of the aperture.	f / 2.4
Focal length The 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, equated to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, at which the same angle of view will be achieved. It is calculated by multiplying the real focal length of the mobile device camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35mm full-size sensor and a mobile device sensor.	26 mm (millimeters) * (35 mm / full frame)
Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions 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 rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (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.	30 frames / sec (frames per second)

Audio

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

Radio

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

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

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

USB

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

Headphone jack

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

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

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

Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device 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.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if you hold a mobile device near your ear in a talking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.473 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with ICNIRP guidelines from 1998 and IEC standards.	1.72 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to if a mobile device is held close to the ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.407 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC and CTIA monitors mobile devices for compliance with this standard.	1.233 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)