Huawei P8 Lite

Product details

The Huawei P8 Lite measures a slim 143.0 x 70.6 x 7.7 millimeters and weighs 131 grams. Google's Android 5.0 lollipop runs on the LTE smartphone.
The P8 Lite integrates a 13MP main camera on the back for shooting and video. For self-portraits a 5-MP-Selfiecam is available at the front. The 5"IPS display offers a HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Huaweis P8 smartphone and the huge P8 Max Phablet each have Full HD.

Key specifications

Memory
2 GB
Storage capacity
16 GB
Display size (inches)
5"
Image resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
2200 mAh
Number of cameras
Single Camera
Item number
5297876

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
51096024
Release date
25.6.2015

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Smartphone features

Mobile features
3.5mm jack socket

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)

Display properties

Display size (inches)
5"
Screen technology
LCD
Image resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Aspect ratio
16:9
Pixel density
294 ppi
Colour depth
24 bits

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
4G
Connectivity
Bluetooth
NFC
WiFi hotspot
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Bluetooth version
USB 4.0
Audio features
AAC

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Single Camera
Camera resolution
13 Mpx
F number main camera
2 f
Front camera resolution
5 Mpx
F number front camera
2.40 f
Max. Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Full HD

Interface

USB connector type
Micro USB

Processor

Mobile processor
HiSilicone Kirin 620
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Processor clock frequency
1.20 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
2 GB
Storage capacity
16 GB
Max. memory extension
128 GB
Memory card type
microSD

SIM

SIM card type
Micro-SIM
SIM type
Hybrid Dual SIM
SIM slot
Micro-SIM
SIM slot 2
Nano SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyro sensor

Navigation system properties

Type of satellite navigation system
A-GPS
GLONASS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Capacity
2200 mAh

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1 charger
Headphones
Quick Start Guide

Product dimensions

Height
143 mm
Width
70.60 mm
Length
7.70 mm
Weight
131 g

Package dimensions

Length
16.50 cm
Width
8.50 cm
Height
6.50 cm
Weight
450 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Xiaomi
  • 7.Honor
  • 8.Huawei
  • 9.OnePlus
  • 9.ZTE

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 19.Google
  • 19.Nokia
  • 21.Huawei
  • 22.ASUS
  • 22.Fairphone

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 24.OnePlus
  • 25.TCL
  • 26.Honor
  • 27.Gigaset
  • 28.Huawei
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good81/100
Very good80/100Rank 2 out of 3
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PCgoDie besten Smartphones - Kategorie: Preis/LeistungReleaseFebruary 2017

Buyers of the slightly older P8 Lite get a lot. The fine glass on the front and the high-quality plastic casing ensure an excellent feel. The 5-inch display (12.7 cm) offers HD resolution, and the octa-core processor and 2 GB of RAM ensure good performance. The P8 Lite has 9 GB of memory, which can be expanded via a card. The only weak point is the battery life.

SFTDie günstige MittelklasseReleaseAugust 2016
  • PositiveDual SIM or memory expansion
  • PositiveColourful screen
  • NegativeNo Full HD
  • NegativeSmall internal memory

The slimmed-down version of Huawei's flagship P8, like the LG X Screen, is in the upper entry-level class. The display offers decent colour reproduction, but Full HD resolution would still be desirable for the 5-inch format. The P8 Lite is also solid in other respects, but not above average in terms of equipment: The Kirin processor is at a disadvantage compared to the Snapdragon models, but still...