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Huawei G8
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Huawei G8

Released: 2015, July. Released 2015, OctoberPrice: About 330 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCYes
SIMHybrid Dual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
EDGEClass 12
GPRSYes
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei G8
PriceAbout 330 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
ModelsRIO-AL00, RIO-L23
Single5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight167 (5.89 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1034 (nominal), 2.47(sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, July. Released 2015, October
Announced2015, July. Released 2015, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions152 x 76.5 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 3.01 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 72dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 291Basemark X: 5147
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 71h

Huawei G8 Overview

About Huawei G8 Huawei G8 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Huawei G8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (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 G8 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 G8?

The Huawei G8 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 G8 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 G8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei G8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei G8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei G8.