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Huawei G9 Plus#3531

Released: 2016

Huawei G9 Plus

Overall Score

58.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3531)58.3
Performance(#4138)60.3
Camera(#938)50.0
Display(#3498)70.5
Battery(#4805)43.5
Build(#3501)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Huawei G9 Plus

Short Review

  • The Huawei G9 Plus features a sleek design with dimensions of 151.8 x 75.7 x 7.3 mm and a weight of 160g, available in black, white, and gold.
  • It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, an octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU, and options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  • The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with PDAF and OIS, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3340 mAh, supporting standard charging but lacking wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1, the software experience is functional but may feel dated.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and USB Type-C, although it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device does not feature HDR support, and stereo speakers are absent, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Overall, the Huawei G9 Plus offers a balanced combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity3340 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions151.8 x 75.7 x 7.3 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.29 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes