Launch report · Huawei

Huawei P9: The phone that started the Huawei + Leica partnership.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2016·€599·Score 56/100

P9 launched the Leica + Huawei partnership in 2016 — dual-cam was uncommon then. The brand has come far since.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.2" LCD
Chipset
Kirin 955
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
dual 12 MP Leica
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
144 g
What stands out
  • First Leica-branded smartphone camera.
  • Light at 144 g.
  • microSD + 3.5 mm.
  • Solid aluminium build.
What to watch
  • No OIS.
  • Stuck at Android 7.
  • Pre-USB-C.
  • Older Kirin chip.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100