CES 2016: Here’s our first look at Huawei Mate 8 smartphone

Huawei launched the Mate 8 smartphone globally at CES 2016. The device is available in two versions- 3GB +32GB at 599 euros (approx Rs 42,000) and 4GB + 64GB for 699 euros (approx Rs 50,000). (Source: Shruti Dhapola) Read more here (Source: Photo by Shruti Dhapola)

Huawei Mate 8 features a 6-inch high contrast display. It is the first smartphone to run the Kirin 950 chipset. The device is powered by 4 x A72 2.3 GHz and 4 x A53 1.8 GHz processors. (Source: Shruti Dhapola)Read more here (Source: Photo by Shruti Dhapola)

The Mate 8 sports Sony 16 mp IMX298 rear camera and an 8 mp front camera. The smartphone runs on Huawei’s EMUI 4.0, based on Android Marshmallow 6.0 and is backed by 4000mAh battery. (Source: Shruti Dhapola) Read more here (Source: Photo by Shruti Dhapola)

It also comes with rapid charging technology, which enables the phone to charge a day’s worth of power in just 30 minutes. Mate 8 features a split-screen mode that enables multitasking between apps. (Source: Shruti Dhapola)Read more here (Source: Photo by Shruti Dhapola)

Mate 8 offers a circular fingerprint sensor at the back. It maintains two sets of fingerprint interface standards-the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) and Android M standards- for smartphone payment. (Source: Shruti Dhapola) Read more here (Source: Photo by Shruti Dhapola)

The phone also offers a microSD card lock, which prevents others from accessing the data on it. Additionally, it supports “Super Hands-Free 3.0” technology, which allows users to talk on the phone from up to 3 meters away. (Source: Shruti Dhapola) Read more here (Source: Photo by Shruti Dhapola)

The dual-SIM phone is available in champagne gold, moonlight silver, space gray and mocha brown colours. (Source: Shruti Dhapola)Read more here (Source: Photo by Shruti Dhapola)