Overall Score
64.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#1495)64.1
Performance(#1778)67.0
Camera(#1039)49.9
Display(#1602)79.5
Battery(#3374)51.0
Build(#496)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design features a sleek design with dimensions of 152 x 75 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 169g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum back and frame.
- Its 5.5-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 534 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 960 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 12 MP wide lens and a 20 MP monochrome sensor, capable of 4K video recording and featuring optical image stabilization.
- A 4000 mAh battery supports 22.5W charging, providing ample power for daily use.
- Running on Android 7.0 with EMUI 9.1, it can be upgraded to Android 9.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The device also includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio experiences.
- Notably, it lacks water resistance and wireless charging capabilities.
- Overall, the Mate 9 Porsche Design combines premium materials with high-end specifications, making it a solid choice for users seeking performance and style.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 960 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71 MP8
Memory256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details22.5W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152 x 75 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGraphite Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes