The Huawei G8 is a mid-range Android smartphone, released in October 2015. It features a 5.5-inch LCD display, octa-core processor, and 13-megapixel rear camera. It also has a fingerprint scanner and USB Type-C port. The G8 was discontinued in October 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery capacity of the Huawei G8?
The Huawei G8 has a battery capacity of 3000 mAh
How to reset or factory restore Huawei G8 device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Huawei G8 device:
1. Method 1: Soft Reset
A soft reset is the simplest method to reset your Huawei G8 device. Press and hold the power button until the Huawei logo appears on the screen. Release the power button and press the volume up button and the power button simultaneously. Hold these two buttons until the recovery screen appears. From here, select "Wipe data/factory data reset" and confirm the process.
2. Method 2: Using Huawei’s Samephone Helper
Huawei's samephone helper is a software tool that allows you to recover your deleted data or reset your Huawei G8 device to its factory settings. To use the samephone helper, follow these steps:
1. Connect your Huawei G8 device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Download the samephone helper software from Huawei's official website.
3. Install the software on your computer and run it.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your device to its factory settings.
3. Method 3: Using Recovery Mode
You can also reset your Huawei G8 device by booting into recovery mode and then selecting the "wipe data/factory data reset" option. To boot into recovery mode, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your Huawei G8 device.
2. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously until you see the recovery screen.
3. Select "Wipe data/factory data reset" and confirm the process.
Note: Methods 2 and 3 require a computer with a USB cable and internet connectivity. Method 1 requires no additional tools or connectivity. It is important to note that resetting your device will erase all data, so use a backup service prior to resetting your device.
What is the display size of the Huawei G8?
The Huawei G8 has a display size of 5.5 inches
What is the storage capacity of the Huawei G8?
The Huawei G8 has a storage capacity of 32 GB
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
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| 3G bands | HSDPA |
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| 4G bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
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| GPRS | Yes |
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| EDGE | Class 12 |
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Launch
| Announced | 2015, July. Released 2015, October |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
| Dimensions | 152 x 76.5 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 3.01 x 0.30 in) |
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| Weight | 167 (5.89 oz) |
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| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM |
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Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
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| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
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Platform
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) |
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) |
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| GPU | Adreno 405 |
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Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
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| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
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| eMMC 4.5 |
Main Camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS |
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) |
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| Video | |
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Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
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| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
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| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
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| NFC | Yes |
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| Radio | FM radio |
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| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
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Misc
| Colors | Black, White, Gold |
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| Models | RIO-AL00 |
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| Price | About 330 EUR |
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Tests
| Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 291Basemark X: 5147 |
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| Display | Contrast ratio: 1034 (nominal), 2.47(sunlight) |
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| Camera | Photo / Video |
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| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 72dB |
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 71h |
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