Huawei P9 Debuts With Dual Leica Camera Lens
Today at alaunch event at London's Battersea Evolution, Huawei unveiled the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus, along with the TalkBand B3. Created in collaboration with Leica, the Huawei P9 features a dual-lens camera. The RGB camera on the P9 specializes in capturing color, while the monochrome camera has been designed to acquire picture detail. The two rear cameras of the P9 work in tandem to enable users to create images with detail, depth and color.
Users may choose between three film modes: Standard, Vivid Colors and Smooth Colors, depending on their personal preferences. By selecting the monochrome mode, P9 users can use their devices as a monochrome camera to capture black and white.
Deploying Huawei's Hybrid Focus technology, the P9 captures images fast. The P9 supports camera focusing based on three methodologies - laser, depth calculation and contrast - and automatically selects the one that yields the best result in any given environment.
The wide-aperture photography feature on the P9 allows users to experiment with visual effects. The P9 makes it easy to adjust the camera aperture to create bokeh and other depth-of-field effects, while keeping the main object in sharp focus.
Model | P9 |
P9 Plus |
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SoC | HiSilicon Kirin 955 4x Cortex A53 @ 1.8GHz 4x Cortex A72 @ 2.5GHz Mali-T880MP4 @ 900MHz |
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RAM | 3 LPDDR3 / 4GB LPDDR4 @ 1333MHz | ||
NAND |
32GB / 64GB / 128GB (later) NAND + microSD |
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Display | 5.2" 1080p IPS LCD | 5.5" 1080p AMOLED | |
Modem | 2G/3G/4G LTE Cat 6 (Integrated HiSilicon Balong Modem) |
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Dimensions | 145.0 (H) x 70.9 (W) x 6.95mm (D) 144g weight |
152.3 (H) x 75.3 (W) x 6.98mm (D) 162g weight |
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Camera | Dual Rear Camera (RGB + Monochrome) 2x 12MP ( X ? Y) w/ 1.25?m pixels F/2.2 aperture, x mm eq. |
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Front Facing Camera 8MP ( 3264 ? 2448 ) Sony IMX179 1/3.2" w/ 1.4?m pixels F/2.4 aperture, 26mm eq. |
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Battery | 3000mAh | 3400mAh | |
OS | Android 6.0 with EmotionUI 4.1 |
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Connectivity | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band 2.4 & 5GHz BT 4.2, USB-C, GPS/GNSS, DLNA, NFC |
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SIM Size | NanoSIM + NanoSIM (w/o microSD) |
Each P9 device uses 2.5D glass and an aerospace-class aluminum, with diamond-cut edges.
The 64GB version of the P9 comes in a Haze Gold finish. Additionally, the Ceramic White version of the P9 is smoother than the painted bodywork of premium cars, reflecting and refracting light to present different shades of colors as ambient conditions change.
The P9 has a 5.2-inch 1080p display, it is powered by the new Kirin 955 2.5GHz 64-bit ARM-based processor and a 3,000mAh battery.
Huawei also unveiled the P9 Plus, featuring a 5.5-inch Press Touch display and a larger 3,400mAh battery. The P9 Plus also offers dual-IC Rapid Charge, giving users six hours of talk time after a 10-minute charge.
The P9 and P9 Plus also feature a biometric fingerprint recognition technology. The fingerprint sensor allows users to personalize and safeguard their devices by lowering the possibility of fraudulent or accidental device access, while also ensuring users can quickly access their smartphone.
Pricing |
Version |
EUR (includes tax) |
P9 | 3GB + 32 GB | €599 |
4GB + 64 GB | €649 | |
P9 Plus |
4GB + 64 GB |
€749 |
Pricing for the 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB models of the P9 comes in at €599 and €649, while the P9 Plus in its 4GB/64GB variant comes at €749. The P9 should hit the shelves in April, with the P9 Plus in May. 128GB variants for Asia will be slightly later than the smaller storage implementations.
Huawei also announced the TalkBand B3, a wearable device that goes on the wrist and tracks steps, calories, sleep patterns, runs and cycling events. This data is then shared via a Huawei app.
Compared to the previous B2 device, the new B3 is a hardware upgrade as well as a visual upgrade over the B2. In either the Active, Classic or Elite styles, using higher grade stainless steel and Italian leather for the strap.
The display is a PMOLED at 80x128 pixel capable of monochrome images and text, and the watch vibrates on notifications with specific apps. The device can be used to take calls and respond to the caller through the integrated speaker and microphone.
The 91 mAh battery is listed by Huawei as supporting up to 6 hours of calling, a 3-4 day battery life, and a 1.5 hour charge.
The B3 is IP57 rated, with the Active version available in White/Black for €169, the Classic in Beige/Brown for €199 Euro, and the Elite in Titanium Grey for €249.