Huawei P9

Released

Apr 16, 2016

Display

5.2 inches
1920 x 1080 pixels

Camera

12 MP (Dual camera)
8 MP front

Hardware

HiSilicon Kirin
3GB RAM

Storage

32GB, microSDXC

Battery

3000 mAh

OS

Android 8.0 Oreo
Huawei Emotion UI

Description

Huawei P9 was announced to much fanfare as the first smartphone co-engineered with the iconic camera brand Leica. As such, Huawei's new flagship phone comes with the mission to "reinvent smartphone photography", and its camera setup is looking quite intriguing. On its back we see a dual-camera affair comprised of two 12MP snappers – one takes photos in color, while the other shoots monochrome images in greater detail. The increased light sensitivity of the camera tandem should result in outstanding low-light performance. Cameras aside, the Huawei P9 shines with its premium design. It is built of aerospace-grade aluminum with rounded edges for greater comfort and is available in several striking colors, including Haze Gold and Ceramic White. A potent hardware setup and a long-lasting battery complete the package.

This device is also known as Huawei EVA-L09

Pros

Small dimensions (5.71 x 2.79 x 0.27 inches)

Shop links

$255

$500

News

Huawei P9 begins receiving Android Oreo update, contradicting previous information

Huawei reveals flagship P9 won't be receiving Android Oreo update

Huawei official says P9 and P9 Plus will soon receive Android 8.0 Oreo updates

Huawei P9 update adds camera improvements, optimizations

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Specs Compare

Display Benchmarks
Size:	5.2 inches
Resolution:	1920 x 1080 pixels, 424 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	72.53 %
Features:	Pressure-sensitive, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	HiSilicon Kirin 955
Processor:	Octa-core, 2500 MHz, ARM Cortex-A72 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU:	Mali-T880 MP4
RAM:	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:	32GB, available to use: 25 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 256 GB
OS:	Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), Huawei Emotion UI Screenshots

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	3000 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:	Fast charging

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Dual camera Camera samples
Main camera:	12 MP (Laser and PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.9"; Pixel size: 1.25 μm
Second camera:	12 MP (Black and White, Laser and PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.9"; Pixel size: 1.25 μm
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:	Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:	8 MP

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	5.71 x 2.79 x 0.27 inches (145 x 70.9 x 6.95 mm)
Weight:	5.08 oz (144.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Aluminum
Biometrics:	Fingerprint (touch)
Colors:	Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink

Cellular
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300)
UMTS:	850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:	LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA
SIM type:	Nano SIM
HD Voice:	Yes

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	DLNA
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.2
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible)
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other:	NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Mar 03, 2016
FCC ID value:	QISEVA-L09 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.49 W/kg
Body:	0.96 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.10 W/kg

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