The Huawei Y8S is a mid-range smartphone featuring dual front cameras, a configuration typically reserved for higher-end models. It has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD display with a notch similar to the Apple iPhone X. The screen supports a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
The device is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz adn four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 ghz. Graphics are handled by the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU.The phone includes 4GB of RAM and offers internal storage options of 64GB or 128GB, expandable via microSD card up to 1TB.
On the rear, the Huawei Y8S has a dual-camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The rear cameras are accompanied by a single LED flash. The front-facing camera system includes an 8-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portrait effects.
For security,the phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports AI-based face unlock. It runs on Android 9.0 pie without Google Mobile Services (GMS). Connectivity options include dual SIM support with 4G LTE and VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2,and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The device is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery.
Additional sensors include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass. The Huawei Y8S does not support NFC. the device balances mid-range hardware with dual front cameras, targeting users who prioritize selfie capabilities.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) |
5G Network Bands | Does not support 5G network |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 162.4 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm |
Weight | 180 grams |
Build | Front glass, plastic back |
SIM Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, HMS |
Chipset | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 |
RAM + ROM | 4 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 1TB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 48MP + 2MP main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Sensor size - 1/2.8" Pixel size - 1.12 μm Phase detection 6-element lens 2 MP, depth sensor - second Sensor |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8 MP + 2 MP |
Camera Features |
HDR scene recognition, AI FaceID |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 29 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 500 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.