Huawei Mate 9 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

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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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

Huawei Mate 9 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Huawei Mate 9 scores 171395 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	171395 (Position 110 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
104. ZTE Blade V10	175203
105. Meizu 16X	174322
106. Honor 9	172389
107. Motorola One Zoom	172326
108. Oppo F9 Pro	171456
109. Huawei Mate 9 Pro	171398
110. Huawei Mate 9	171395
111. Honor V9	170816
112. Archos Diamond Omega	170456
113. LG G7 One	170325
114. Samsung Galaxy A8s	170322
115. Motorola Moto Z3	170252
116. Lenovo Z6 Youth	169325

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

GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking
367. LG V30	396
368. Huawei P10	396
369. Huawei P10 Plus	396
370. vivo S1	395
371. ZTE nubia Z17s	395
372. ZTE nubia Z17	395
373. Huawei Mate 9	393
374. Sony Xperia XZ Premium	392
375. Samsung Galaxy A31	386
376. Google Pixel 2	384
377. Samsung Galaxy A22	381
378. Google Pixel 2 XL	380
379. ZTE Blade A72s	378

GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking
355. Samsung Galaxy A32	1304
356. Xiaomi Redmi 9	1295
357. Huawei nova 2s	1294
358. 360 N6 Pro	1293
359. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE	1288
360. HTC U11	1284
361. Huawei Mate 9	1278
362. Samsung Galaxy A22	1267
363. Oppo A78 4G	1263
364. Sony Xperia XZ1	1262
365. Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G	1257
366. Oppo R11 Plus	1257
367. Huawei P10	1256

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
989. Xiaomi Redmi 10 Power	374
990. Xiaomi Redmi 10 (India)	374
991. Infinix Hot 11S	374
992. Essential PH-1	374
993. Infinix Hot 10s	374
994. Meizu 15 Plus	374
995. Huawei Mate 9	373
996. Umidigi G1 Max	372
997. Tecno Camon 17P	372
998. Sony Xperia XZ1	372
999. ZTE nubia Z17	372
1000. Sony Xperia XZ Premium	372
1001. Honor V8	372

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
933. vivo Y21T (India)	1472
934. vivo Y21T	1472
935. vivo Z1 Pro	1471
936. Meizu X8	1471
937. HTC U11	1468
938. Huawei P20 Pro	1467
939. Huawei Mate 9	1465
940. Xiaomi Mi 6	1463
941. Motorola One Fusion	1460
942. vivo X20	1460
943. Sony Xperia XZ Premium	1460
944. Realme 5 Pro	1459
945. HTC U11+	1459

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
113. Sony Xperia XZ Premium	1886
114. Sony Xperia XZ1	1880
115. Honor View 10	1877
116. Honor V9 Play	1877
117. Xiaomi Mi CC9	1875
118. Honor 9	1873
119. Huawei Mate 9	1870
120. Honor 8 Pro	1867
121. LG V30	1866
122. Huawei Mate 9 Pro	1866
123. Huawei P10	1861
124. vivo NEX A	1855
125. Google Pixel 2	1838

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
115. Huawei P10	6055
116. Motorola Moto Z3	6037
117. Samsung Galaxy S8+	6032
118. Samsung Galaxy S8	6028
119. Xiaomi Mi CC9	5995
120. Meizu Note 9	5973
121. Huawei Mate 9	5972
122. vivo NEX A	5940
123. Meizu 15	5938
124. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite	5902
125. BlackBerry Key2	5894
126. vivo Z1	5853
127. Huawei P10 Plus	5850

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Huawei. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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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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Huawei Mate 9 Release Date

The Huawei Mate 9 was officially announced and released on November, 2016. It is available in Agate Red, Topaz Blue, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White, Black, Obsidian Black.

Huawei Mate 9 Price

The Huawei Mate 9 starts at 400 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
64 GB	400 EUR
4 GB RAM	400 EUR

A 8GB version of the Huawei Mate 9 is not officially available — 4GB is the maximum storage option.

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?

The Huawei Mate 9 was released on November, 2016.

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

What colors does the Huawei Mate 9 come in?

The Huawei Mate 9 is available in the following colors: Agate Red, Topaz Blue, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White, Black, Obsidian Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Huawei Mate 9?

The Huawei Mate 9 scores 171395 points in AnTuTu 7.