Overall Score
59.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#1363)59.5
Performance(#2652)75.9
Camera(#849)82.0
Display(#2038)79.9
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#1308)76.2
Connectivity(#1976)66.1
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 9 Pro
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 9 Pro features a sleek design with dimensions of 152 x 75 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 169 grams, 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.
- Performance is powered by the Kirin 960 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G71 MP8 GPU, supported by configurations of 4GB or 6GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 12 MP wide sensor and a 20 MP monochrome sensor, capable of 4K video recording and equipped with optical image stabilization.
- A 4000 mAh battery ensures extended usage, with 22.5W fast charging support but no wireless charging option.
- The device runs on Android 7.0, upgradable to Android 9.0, with EMUI 9.1 providing the user interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The Mate 9 Pro features stereo speakers and retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Available colors include Haze Gold and Titanium Grey.
- Overall, it combines solid build quality, impressive performance, and a capable camera system.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
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
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details22.5W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
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
ColorsHaze Gold, Titanium Grey
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass