Overall Score
59.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3220)59.1
Performance(#4133)60.3
Camera(#4860)42.4
Display(#1187)79.5
Battery(#4778)43.5
Build(#117)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P9 Plus
Short Review
- The Huawei P9 Plus features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm and weighing 162 grams.
- Its 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 955 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, ensuring smooth performance across various tasks.
- The dual rear camera setup includes a 12 MP main sensor and a 12 MP monochrome sensor, capable of capturing detailed images, although it lacks optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity is 3400 mAh, supporting 18W charging but no wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 6 with EMUI 5, it is upgradable to Android 7, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC.
- The device also features stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio experience.
- Available in Haze Gold, Quartz Grey, and Ceramic White, it combines aesthetic appeal with functional design.
- Overall, the Huawei P9 Plus delivers a balanced performance with notable camera capabilities and solid build quality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: VIE-L09 (Single SIM); VIE-L29 (Dual SIM)
Display
Size5.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 955 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, 38% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm (6.00 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
Weight162 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsHaze Gold, Quartz Grey, Ceramic White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), EMUI 5
OS VersionAndroid 6 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), EMUI 5
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes