Huawei Mate 9

Name: Huawei Mate 9
Brand: Huawei
Rating: 4.0 (3 reviews)

Added: 12.06.16 | Updated: 02.11.20

Model: Mate 9
Brand: Huawei
Rating: 4.00 out of 5 (3 votes)
Price: 400 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2016
Dimensions: 156.9 x 78.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 190 g
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16 nm)
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5.9 inches
Battery: 4000 mAh
Rear camera: Dual, 12MP
Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Huawei Mate 9 specs

Common

Brand and model	Huawei Mate 9
Launch date	2016, November

Price

First price	400 EUR

Design

Height	6.18 in (156.9 mm)
Width	3.11 in ( 78.9 mm)
Depth	0.31 in ( 7.9 mm)
Weight	6.7 oz (190 grams)
Build materials	Front glass, aluminum frame, back
Water resistant
Colors	Agate Red, Topaz Blue, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White, Black, Obsidian Black
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.9 in
Screen Area	96.0 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Points per inch	373 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	77.5%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	- Mali-G71 MP8

Memory

Internal Memory	64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 5
User Interface	EMUI 5

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Dual
Specs	-12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9'', 1.25µm, OIS, PDAF & laser AF -20 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 2x lossless zoom, OIS, PDAF & laser AF
Features	Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (MHA-L29 model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 - MHA-L29 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - MHA-L29, MHA-L09 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO & TD-SCDMA - MHA-L29 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - MHA-L29 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300) - MHA-L09
SIM Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Battery

Capacity	4000 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Po
Charging	-Fast battery charging

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	No
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	171395 (Position 110 out of 2128)
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Geekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core	393 (Position 373 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	1278 (Position 361 out of 577)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL	1053 (Position 255 out of 325)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	373 (Position 995 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1465 (Position 939 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1870 (Position 119 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	5972 (Position 121 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	8618
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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Huawei. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Description of the Huawei Mate 9 Specs

The Huawei Mate 9 is a high-end smartphone that was released in November 2016. This device comes with a variety of network technologies, supporting GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, and LTE bands, which ensures wide-ranging connectivity options. It has the capability for HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps speeds, making it a solid choice for fast internet browsing and downloading.

It features a 5.9-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 373 PPI. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device also includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, barometer, and compass for enhanced security and functionality.

Photography enthusiasts would appreciate the Mate 9's dual-camera system on the back, which includes a 12 MP primary sensor and a 20 MP monochrome sensor. These are complemented with Leica optics, OIS, PDAF & laser autofocus, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. For video, it can record up to 2160p@30fps. At the front, the device sports an 8 MP selfie camera capable of recording 1080p@30fps videos.

Additional features include stereo speakers, active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, a USB 2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, and NFC. GPS functionality is comprehensive, offering support for A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and GALILEO satellite systems. Although the phone lacks an FM radio, it includes a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Huawei Mate 9 is encased in a body built with a front glass, an aluminum frame, and a back cover, weighing in at 190 grams. It comes in a variety of colors such as Agate Red, Topaz Blue, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White, Black, and Obsidian Black. The phone operates on Android 7.0 (Nougat) and is upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Huawei's EMUI 5 skin.

The robust 4000mAh Li-Po battery keeps the phone running, and it supports fast battery charging to minimize downtime. With respect to its SIM card configuration, the device allows for either a single Nano-SIM or a Hybrid Dual SIM setup (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).

To discover all the intricacies of the Huawei Mate 9 and better understand its capabilities, users are encouraged to explore the detailed features provided further down on this page. Find out how this model stands up to others in its class by checking the comparison section as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huawei Mate 9 cost?

The price of the Huawei Mate 9 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 400 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Huawei Mate 9 come out?

Huawei Mate 9 mobile was launched on in these colors: Agate Red, Topaz Blue, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White, Black, Obsidian Black.

What is the size and weight of Huawei Mate 9 ?

The Huawei Mate 9 has dimensions of Height: 156.9 mm Width: 78.9 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm and weighs approximately 190 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Huawei Mate 9?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.9 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 373 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Huawei Mate 9 have?

Device comes with chipset HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53). Huawei Mate 9 is available with internal memory of 64 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Huawei Mate 9?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9'', 1.25µm, OIS, PDAF & laser AF 20 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 2x lossless zoom, OIS, PDAF & laser AF and features like Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Huawei Mate 9?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF and features like