Huawei Mate 8 Price in Kenya
Buying the Huawei Mate 8 in Kenya
No shop in Kenya that we track has listed the Huawei Mate 8 yet, so there is no local price for it right now. Sell this phone in Kenya? List it on infozme.com for free.
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in Kenya or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in Kenya supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the Huawei Mate 8 price in Kenya?
The Huawei Mate 8 is not listed by shops in Kenya that we track yet, so there is no local price for it right now.
Where can I buy the Huawei Mate 8 in Kenya?
We have not found a shop in Kenya selling the Huawei Mate 8 yet. Phone shops in Kenya can list it on infozme.com for free.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | IPS-NEO LCD |
| Size | 6.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | Approximately 83% |
Platform
| OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.0 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 |
Memory
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", PDAF, OIS |
| Features | Dual-tone LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (18W) |
Body
| Dimensions | 157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 185 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Announced | November 2015 |
| Status | Available. Released January 2016 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Fast and accurate fingerprint sensor
- Premium all-metal build quality
- Powerful Kirin 950 processor
- Good camera quality (for its time)
- Large display suitable for media consumption
Cons
- Lower screen resolution compared to rivals at launch (1080p vs QHD)
- Dim screen
- Large size may be unwieldy for some users
- Emotion UI (EMUI) can be polarizing and lacks an app drawer
- No 4K video recording
- High price at launch compared to some alternatives
In The Box & Warranty
- Huawei Mate 8 smartphone
- Fast charger
- USB cable (Micro USB)
- Earphones
- Manuals/Documentation
- SIM ejector tool
Standard manufacturer warranty applied at the time of purchase, typically one year.
Questions & Answers
When was the Huawei Mate 8 released?
The Huawei Mate 8 was initially launched in November 2015, with a global release following in January 2016 at CES.
What are the key features of the Huawei Mate 8?
Key features include a large 6-inch Full HD display, a powerful Kirin 950 processor, an impressive 4000mAh battery, a 16MP main camera with OIS, and a premium all-metal design with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Does the Huawei Mate 8 support 4K video recording?
No, the Huawei Mate 8 does not support 4K video recording. Its main camera is capable of recording video at 1080p at 60fps and 720p at 120fps for slow-motion.
What operating system does the Huawei Mate 8 run?
The Huawei Mate 8 launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, overlaid with Huawei's EMUI 4.0, and was upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat.
Is the battery of the Huawei Mate 8 removable?
No, the Huawei Mate 8 features a non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery.
What comes in the box with the Huawei Mate 8?
Typically, the box included the Huawei Mate 8 smartphone, a fast charger, a USB cable, earphones, and documentation. Some regions or retailers also included a thin protective case.