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Huawei P8
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Huawei P8

Released: 2015, April. Released 2015, AprilPrice: About 230 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
NFCYes
SAR1.41 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS-NEO LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ModelHuawei P8
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsTitanium Grey, Mystic Champagne (16 GB model), Carbon Black, Prestige Gold (64 GB model)
ModelsGRA-UL00, GRA-L09, GRA-UL10, GRA-TL00, GRA-CL10
SAR EU0.47 W/kg (head) 1.72 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetKirin 930 (28 nm)/ Kirin 935 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1516 (nominal), 2.196 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - UL00
4G bands1, 3, 4, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 - UL00
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, April. Released 2015, April
Announced2015, April. Released 2015, April
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.25 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 68dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1112Basemark X: 6307
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio qualityNoise-91.5dB / Crosstalk -93.5dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 64h

Huawei P8 Overview

About Huawei P8 Huawei P8 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Huawei P8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM with Kirin 930 (28 nm)/ Kirin 935 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Huawei P8 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei P8?

The Huawei P8 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Huawei P8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Huawei P8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei P8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei P8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei P8.