U.S. version of the G8 mid-ranger available Q1 for $349.99
As Huawei ramps up its smartphone ambitions in the U.S. market, it’s introducing a new version the G8 — the mid-ranger announced back in fall 2015. Say hello to the Huawei GX8.
The GX8 matches the OG G8 spec for spec — the only difference, we presume, will be support for U.S. LTE bands. The device will launch sometime during the first quarter of this year, and will be sell for $349.99 via Amazon.com and the manufacturer’s own GetHuawei.com site.
Huawei GX8 hardware specifications
| Display | Size: 5.5 inches Type: TFT display Resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD), 401 PPI |
| Operating System | Android 5.1 + EMUI 3.1 |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 615, Octa-core, 64 bit |
| Memory | 16GB ROM / 2 GB RAM microSD expandable up to 128GB |
| Camera | Rear: 13.0MP AF Front: 5.0MP |
| Battery | 3000mAh |
| Dimensions | 152mm x 76.5mm x 7.5mm; 167 g |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 ; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 2.4G ; MicroUSB 2.0 high speed |
| GPS | GPS/AGPS/Glonass |
| Sensors | Accelerometer; Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Compass, Fingerprint |