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CES 2016 | Huawei GX8 coming to the US this spring

Huawei GX8 Android smartphone with metallic chassis and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Huawei GX8
The Chinese company has just confirmed that the 5.5-inch, metal-built GX8 will hit the US market for a price tag of $350 USD.

As previously rumored, Huawei will soon hit the US market, mainly targeting the mid-range area of the smartphone market. The Chinese phone maker has just unveiled the new GX8 smartphone at CES and confirmed that this 5.5-inch premium device will go on sale in the US for $350 USD.

Huawei GX8 is a premium, yet affordable Android handset that offers the following specs and features:

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC
  • Memory/Storage: 2 GB RAM; 16 GB internal storage, as well as microSD slot
  • Display: 5.5-inch TFT multitouch with 1,920X1,080 pixels and 401 ppi
  • Cameras: 5 MP front, 13 MP with OIS, sapphire lenses, and wide aperture on the back 
  • Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop with EMUI 3.1
  • Weight/Dimensions: 0.37 pounds; 5.98X3X0.3 inches
  • Battery: 3000 mAh

This smartphone also features a fingerprint scanner and is expected to reach the US by the end of March. Its direct competitors include Motorola's Moto X Pure and the notorious OnePlus 2, both with higher specs and price tags below $400 USD.

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Codrut Nistor, 2016-01- 6 (Update: 2016-01- 6)