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Huawei P8max
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Huawei P8max

Released: 2015, April. Released 2015, JulyPrice: About 400 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size6.8 inches, 125.9 cm, 2, (~74.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei P8max
PriceAbout 400 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsLuxurious Gold, Mystic Champagne, Titanium Grey
ModelsDAV-701L, P8max
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight228 g (8.04 oz)
ChipsetKirin 935 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, April. Released 2015, July
Announced2015, April. Released 2015, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions182.7 x 93 x 6.8 mm (7.19 x 3.66 x 0.27 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Huawei P8max Overview

About Huawei P8max Huawei P8max is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Huawei P8max has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 3GB RAM with 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 P8max 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 P8max?

The Huawei P8max 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 P8max 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 P8max void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei P8max will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei P8max run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei P8max.