Huawei P8 (2015) Review: Key Specs and Features

Huawei P8 (2015) – Detailed English Specifications

The Huawei P8 (model codes: P8-L09, P8-L10, P8-L11), launched in April 2015, is a premium mid-range smartphone positioned between Huawei’s entry-level and flagship lines. It features a 5.2″ 1080p IPS-NEO LCD, HiSilicon Kirin 930 octa-core chipset, 13MP rear camera with RGBW sensor, 8MP front camera, and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with EMUI 3.1, balancing sleek design, imaging performance, and daily usability for global markets.

1. Core Overview

Category	Details
Announcement/Release	Apr 15, 2015 (London) / Apr 2015 (Global rollout)
Model Codes	P8-L09 (Global 4G), P8-L10 (China Unicom), P8-L11 (China Telecom)
Network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS 850/900/2100; LTE Cat6 (300 Mbps downlink, 50 Mbps uplink)
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop + EMUI 3.1 (upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow + EMUI 4.1)
MSRP (2015 Launch)	~€499 (3GB/16GB, unlocked EU); ~$549 (3GB/32GB, unlocked US)
Colors	Black, White, Gold, Rose Gold

2. Key Hardware Specifications

Display

Feature	Specification
Type & Size	5.2″ IPS-NEO LCD, 1920×1080 (FHD), 16:9 aspect ratio, ~424 PPI
Interface	Capacitive multi-touch (10-point), 16M colors, auto-brightness, sunlight readability
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass (non-Gorilla Glass specified), oleophobic coating

Body & Design

Feature	Specification
Dimensions	144.9×72.1×6.4 mm (5.70×2.84×0.25 in)
Weight	144g (battery included)
Build	Aluminum alloy frame, glass back (P8 standard edition), slim 6.4mm profile
Input	Capacitive touchscreen, physical volume/power keys, front-mounted capacitive keys (Back/Home/Recent)
Extras	3.5mm audio jack, dual front-facing stereo speakers, vibration motor, status LED

Performance

Feature	Specification
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 930 (28nm); Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53); Mali-T628 MP4 GPU
Memory	2GB/3GB LPDDR3 RAM; 16GB/32GB eMMC 5.0 internal storage
Storage Expansion	microSDXC (up to 128GB, dedicated slot – no SIM sacrifice)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, magnetometer, barometer

Camera System

Feature	Specification
Rear Camera	13MP RGBW CMOS sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 28mm focal length, AF, dual-LED (dual-tone) flash, 1080p@30fps video
Front Camera	8MP CMOS sensor, f/2.4 aperture, fixed focus, 720p@30fps video, beauty mode
Camera Features	AIS (Artificial Image Stabilization), HDR, panorama, macro mode (4cm), night mode, slow-motion video (720p@120fps)

Battery & Power

Feature	Specification
Battery	2680 mAh non-removable Li-Po
Charging	10W wired charging via micro-USB 2.0; no fast charging
Battery Life	Talk: Up to 14h (3G); Standby: Up to 400h; Video playback: Up to 10h

Connectivity

Feature	Specification
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth	4.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, LE)
GPS	GPS + GLONASS + BDS (A-GPS assist)
NFC	Yes (for file sharing and mobile payments in supported regions)
USB	micro-USB 2.0 (data/charging), OIS support

3. Software & User Experience

UI: EMUI 3.1 with customizable themes, split-screen multitasking, one-handed mode, and Huawei Share for seamless file transfer.
Productivity: Document viewer (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF), Exchange calendar/contacts sync, voice-activated dialing, and Huawei Cloud storage.
Multimedia: Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, 3.5mm audio jack, Hi-Res audio playback (24-bit/192kHz), and FM radio.
Security: App encryption, remote wipe, password manager, and guest mode for privacy protection.

4. Core Advantages & Limitations

Advantages	Limitations
Sleek 6.4mm aluminum frame, premium build quality	10W slow charging; no fast charging support
Dedicated microSD slot (no SIM sacrifice), dual stereo speakers	Kirin 930 chipset lacks high-performance cores for heavy gaming
RGBW rear camera for better low-light performance	Non-removable battery, micro-USB port (no USB-C)
NFC support, dual-band Wi-Fi, multi-GNSS positioning	No water/dust resistance rating

5. Variant Differences

Model	Key Differences
P8-L09	Global 4G LTE variant, dual-SIM (nano-SIM + nano-SIM), NFC support
P8-L10	China Unicom variant, TD-LTE support, 3GB/32GB base configuration
P8-L11	China Telecom variant, CDMA2000 support, single-SIM

6. Quick Specs Summary

Feature	Huawei P8 (2015)
Display	5.2″ FHD IPS-NEO LCD, ~424 PPI
Chipset	Kirin 930 octa-core, Mali-T628 MP4 GPU
Memory	2/3GB RAM, 16/32GB storage, microSD up to 128GB
Cameras	13MP rear (RGBW, f/2.0), 8MP front (f/2.4)
Battery	2680 mAh, 10W micro-USB charging
Network	LTE Cat6, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC
Weight	144g, 6.4mm thickness