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Hotwav Hyper 8 Pro 12 GB / 512 GB / Global

5.9 NeoScore #1785 of 6245

12 GB / 512 GB / Global · Launched October 2025 · Energy class A

Overview

NeoScore

5.9

#1785 of 6245

Design & display
5.4
Performance & hardware
6.5
Camera
4.6
Connectivity
6.3
Battery & charging
7.2

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA
ABCDE

Strengths

  • The 12,000 mAh battery is among the highest-capacity batteries of its time.
  • Its 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage exceed what most phones of its time offer.
  • Its 108 MP resolution is among the highest of its time, while the f/1.79 aperture is better than most.

Weak points

  • At 640 g and 29.5 mm, it is much heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
  • The display reaches 650 nits and uses 71 % of the front; both figures are worse than most phones of its time.
Display
6.8″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
Design
640 g83 mm184 mm29.5 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7050Octa-Core12 GB RAM512 GB
AnTuTu
550,000Better than 65% of phones
Battery
12,000 mAh55 W
Cameras
108 Mpx · f/1.79selfie 50 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

Editorial report

Hotwav Hyper 8 Pro 12 GB / 512 GB / Global technical sheet

The Hotwav Hyper 8 Pro suits buyers looking for a rugged 5G phone with an unusually large battery. Its main trade-off is the bulky build: it weighs 640 g and measures 29.5 mm thick. In return, it resists water and dust (IP68, IP69) as well as shocks and drops (MIL-STD-810H).

Its 12,000 mAh battery is among the highest-capacity batteries of its time and supports 55 W charging. The phone also carries 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, exceeding what most phones of its time offer. The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 completes a setup aimed at buyers who need plenty of memory and space.

The 6.8″ IPS LCD runs at 120 Hz, but its 650-nit brightness and 71 % usable surface are worse than most phones of its time. The 108 MP rear camera has among the highest resolutions of its time, and its f/1.79 aperture is better than most. The camera overall remains typical, however. Android 15 and 6 years of updates add long-term software support.

The battery is therefore a clear strength, while performance and connectivity are typical for its time. Design and display are worse than most, and the overall result is typical, with a NeoScore of 5.9. It is best suited to buyers who prioritize resistance, battery capacity and storage over a lightweight phone.

Technical index

NeoScore

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5.92 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 512 GB / Global

Design & display

5.4

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 396 ppi
8.4
Peak Display Brightness 650 nits
5.4
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
0.0
Weight 640 g
2.0
Resistance Features IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
10.0
Usable Surface 71 %
3.8
Body Thickness 29.5 mm
1.0

Performance & hardware

6.5

AnTuTu Score 550,000
2.8
RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
9.0
Maximum CPU Clock 2.6 GHz
6.5

Camera

4.6

Sensor Size 1/1.67″
6.4
Aperture f/1.79
8.1
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 108 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
0.0

Connectivity

6.3

Connectivity Features Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

7.2

Battery Capacity 12,000 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 55 W
7.4
Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
4.3

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Design & display
5.37
Performance & hardware
6.46
Camera
4.6
Connectivity
6.33
Battery & charging
7.19
NeoScore rank
#1785 / 6245

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
A
Repairability
C
Repeated-drop resistance
A

Survived 270 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 7050
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Maximum CPU Clock
2.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
550,000
CPU Description
2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, Orange
Body Thickness
29.5 mm
Body Width
83 mm
Body Height
184 mm
Weight
640 g
Usable Surface
71 %
Body Materials
TPU
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
C
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
270

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
12,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
55 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
Charge cycles
1,000

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
650 nits
Display Diagonal
6.8″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
396 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
OS Update Support
6 years
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP

Product codes

EAN
9344458581492

Hyper 8 Pro

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Samsung HM6
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.67″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
9 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung HM6
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.67″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
9 :1
Video
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.79
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Triple LED
Flash LED Count
3 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

Front camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5KJN1
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KJN1
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Lens
Aperture
f/2
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
512 GB
Market codes
Global

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