Huawei GX8

EletricMan

I see the Huawei GX8 is lauching on meteor on the 1st of February, no idea of pricing yet tho.

Huawei GX8 smartphone was launched in January 2016. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 401 pixels per inch.

The Huawei GX8 is powered by 1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei GX8 packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Huawei GX8 runs Android 5.1 and is powered by a 3000mAh non removable battery. It measures 152.00 x 76.50 x 7.50 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 167.00 grams.

The Huawei GX8 is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 4G. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.

Huawei GX8 detailed specifications
GENERAL
Release date January 2016
Form factor Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm) 152.00 x 76.50 x 7.50
Weight (g) 167.00
Battery capacity (mAh) 3000
Removable battery No
Colours Silver, Gold, Grey
SAR value 0.00
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches) 5.50
Touchscreen Yes
Resolution 1080x1920 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI) 401
HARDWARE
Processor 1.5GHz octa-core
Processor make Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
RAM 2GB
Internal storage 16GB
Expandable storage Yes
Expandable storage type microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB) 128
CAMERA
Rear camera 13-megapixel
Flash Yes
Front camera 5-megapixel
SOFTWARE
Operating System Android 5.1
Skin Emotion UI 3.1
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported NA
GPS Yes
Bluetooth Yes
NFC No
Infrared No
USB OTG No
Headphones 3.5mm
FM No
SIM Type Micro-SIM
GSM/ CDMA GSM
3G Yes
4G/ LTE Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) No
SENSORS
Compass/ Magnetometer No
Proximity sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Barometer No
Temperature sensor No



So what do ye think?

StereoSound

EletricMan wrote: »

I see the Huawei GX8 is lauching on meteor on the 1st of February, no idea of pricing yet tho.

Huawei GX8 smartphone was launched in January 2016. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 401 pixels per inch.

The Huawei GX8 is powered by 1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei GX8 packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Huawei GX8 runs Android 5.1 and is powered by a 3000mAh non removable battery. It measures 152.00 x 76.50 x 7.50 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 167.00 grams.

The Huawei GX8 is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 4G. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.

Huawei GX8 detailed specifications
GENERAL
Release date January 2016
Form factor Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm) 152.00 x 76.50 x 7.50
Weight (g) 167.00
Battery capacity (mAh) 3000
Removable battery No
Colours Silver, Gold, Grey
SAR value 0.00
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches) 5.50
Touchscreen Yes
Resolution 1080x1920 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI) 401
HARDWARE
Processor 1.5GHz octa-core
Processor make Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
RAM 2GB
Internal storage 16GB
Expandable storage Yes
Expandable storage type microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB) 128
CAMERA
Rear camera 13-megapixel
Flash Yes
Front camera 5-megapixel
SOFTWARE
Operating System Android 5.1
Skin Emotion UI 3.1
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported NA
GPS Yes
Bluetooth Yes
NFC No
Infrared No
USB OTG No
Headphones 3.5mm
FM No
SIM Type Micro-SIM
GSM/ CDMA GSM
3G Yes
4G/ LTE Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) No
SENSORS
Compass/ Magnetometer No
Proximity sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Barometer No
Temperature sensor No



So what do ye think?

I think its gonna be over priced. Probably €399... That snapdragon 615 is not great. I have it on my spare phone a smart ultra 6 and find it laggy. Most phones with this chipset are not great in my opinion. Surely one plus 2 territory prices these gx8s will be going for.

Heraldoffreeent

It's interesting that its the GX8 they're releasing here, I thought the GX model was for the US market, as the G8 was launched in October supposedly for the European market.

Whats disappointing in this is the 2Gb of Ram as opposed to the 3Gb of the G8.

Otherwise, it seems to be a very good looking phone, and has a better screen than the G7 its replacing, although I've heard bad things about that processor as mentioned in the last post.

I think there's a version of this released in some Asian markets with a Snapdragon 616/7 SOC which is apparently an improvement.

Always thought the G7/8/XX were a better looking phone than the P8, although a little bulkier and heavier round the back.

Heraldoffreeent

It's interesting that its the GX8 they're releasing here, I thought the GX model was for the US market, as the G8 was launched in October supposedly for the European market.

Whats disappointing in this is the 2Gb of Ram as opposed to the 3Gb of the G8.

Otherwise, it seems to be a very good looking phone, and has a better screen than the G7 its replacing, although I've heard bad things about that processor as mentioned in the last post.

I think there's a version of this released in some Asian markets with a Snapdragon 616/7 SOC which is apparently an improvement.

Always thought the G7/8/XX were a better looking phone than the P8, although a little bulkier and heavier round the back.

StereoSound

You can the P8 for €379 in Vodafone. Saw it there in Liffey valley earlier. That's what id buy if it had to be one of the two.

devildriver

I was interested in this one too. Looking for a cheap alternative to the other brand flagship phones.

Meteor just launched it today and it's €200 on the cheapest tariff (which is what I'm on) so I think I'll steer clear. I can do better than that for that kind of money.

https://store.meteor.ie/phones/bill-pay-phones/huawei-gx8

StereoSound

It seems its only available on bill pay at the minute. Same spec as an ultra 6 so not exactly worth buying one on PAYG anyways.

devildriver

StereoSound wrote: »

It seems its only available on bill pay at the minute. Same spec as an ultra 6 so not exactly worth buying one on PAYG anyways.

I think at €99 it would be a viable option but @ €200 and a 2 year contract lock-in it's not a runner for me.

As you said the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 is a cheaper and more attractive proposition.

I could be wrong but I think Meteor may have over-estimated the interest in this phone. Decent specs but I don't think it will convince the Irish market to jump brand from their Samsungs and Apples.

Heraldoffreeent

devildriver wrote: »

I think at €99 it would be a viable option but @ €200 and a 2 year contract lock-in it's not a runner for me.

As you said the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 is a cheaper and more attractive proposition.

I could be wrong but I think Meteor may have over-estimated the interest in this phone. Decent specs but I don't think it will convince the Irish market to jump brand from their Samsungs and Apples.

Three are launching it end of Feb/beginning of March also.

sputnick123

U have the spec wrong.... its the 3gb ram/ 32gb version that is launching here..plus it has fingerprint so actually really good handset for the price.

Heraldoffreeent

Popped into a meteor shop today, spoke to one of the girls there, its €359 to buy.

Nice phone, I've the P8 and although this GX8 is supposed to be 27g heavier, it certainly didn't feel much heavier than mine.

Nice phone, I prefer the look of it to my P8, but I wouldn't pay €359 for it compared to the €400+P8.

I'll be waiting to see what the P9 looks like.

Heraldoffreeent

Popped into a meteor shop today, spoke to one of the girls there, its €359 to buy.

Nice phone, I've the P8 and although this GX8 is supposed to be 27g heavier, it certainly didn't feel much heavier than mine.

Nice phone, I prefer the look of it to my P8, but I wouldn't pay €359 for it compared to the €400+P8.

I'll be waiting to see what the P9 looks like.

StereoSound

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Popped into a meteor shop today, spoke to one of the girls there, its €359 to buy.

Nice phone, I've the P8 and although this GX8 is supposed to be 27g heavier, it certainly didn't feel much heavier than mine.

Nice phone, I prefer the look of it to my P8, but I wouldn't pay €359 for it compared to the €400+P8.

I'll be waiting to see what the P9 looks like.

You'd be off your tree to pay €359 for that.

thomasj

Got the phone from meteor. Not bad at all. Getting used to it but like what I see.

The ui reminds me more of iOS than it does of android but its okay. Got a free smart watch with it.

On bill pay!

hoosh1

Thinking of buying this phone from three but they don't offer the dual sim option which is one of my reasons for interest in the phone as i'm going travelling next year. Does anyone know if there is a way of unlocking this feature as i think the sd card slot is used for the second sim.
Phone is €300 at moment which is at top end of budget. Can anyone offer a better alternative? 32gb storage plus 13mp camera and dual sim are main features that attract me to this phone