Now, it is the time for end up the long waiting as well as leaks and rumors. The most awaited powerful smartphone by the Chinese manufacturer, Huawei P9 and its latter Huawei P9 Plus have been launched in the London Event . Huawei introduced the device as a re-invention for Smartphone photography with dual camera setup powered by Leica. This could be the most powerful device in 2016, which may score higher than even recently launched Galaxy S7.
Today we’re taking the smartphone camera experience to the next level, we’re reinventing smartphone photography.
Huawei P9
Huawei P9 features 5.2-inch FHD display with 500nits backlight brightness, and a narrow bezel of 1.7mm. The device is powered with Huawei’s in-house Kirin 955 SoC clocked at 2.5GHz which shows outstanding performance among other Chipsets. The primary memory module for the device is of 3GB and a 32GB of secondary storage in-built.
The main highlight of the Huawei P9 is its Camera setup, which has teased earlier with the tag #oo. According to the Huawei CBG CEO Richard Yu, ” Today we’re taking the smartphone camera experience to the next level, we’re reinventing smartphone photography. “. Huawei established the dual rear camera modules by co-engineered with Leica Cameras. Among the both large Image Sensors, first one is an RGB with higher pixel density and second one of Monochrome sensor, made by Leica.
Huawei made a revolution by using world’s first dedicated Depth Image Sensor Processor for fastest processing of about 200% than Softwares. The Laser Focus sensor helps to increase AF capability. Interestingly, we can take Bokeh images even for larger objects as in the Professional DSLRs. Focusing towards an object is done accurately and clearly by its camera sensors and fills required light even in Low light conditions. The combination of Huawei ISP and Leica sensor paved the way to arrival of professional modes to the Camera settings like ISO, Focus Mode, Exposure Mode, RAW output, fastest shutter rate, Metering mode, Manual focus and Depth imaging. The strip covering over Camera module has resemblance towards Nexus device by Huawei itself, Huawei Nexus 6P. The front facing camera for the device feature an 8MP sensor with an AF technology having an aperture of f/1.9.
Dual-speakers located at the top and bottom of the device would boom your mind with extra bass, surround stereo and a Hi-Fi experience. Huawei is not ready for a compromise in connectivity. The Virtual Triple Antenna of the device will give you the fastest and longest connectivity, with the seamless auto switch. The battery pack for the device is juiced with 300mAh power, which is a bit disappointing and doubtful for running the powerful device for a long time. Huawei offers dual-SIM standby and a dedicated microSD slot for the device.
Huawei P9 Plus
Huawei P9 Plus is the powerful upgraded latter for the Huawei P9, which has been launched simulataneously along with the P9. Huawei P9 Plus boasts a 5.5 inch FHD display, powered with the same Kirin 955 SoC. It has been moulded up with a 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage and a bit more efficient 3,400mAh battery pack. The IR Blaster of the device will help you throw away all your IR Remote controllers. Huawei also gives a customized cover for buyers, which unveils a part of the display ever. Rest of the specs and features including cameras are same as in the ‘normal’ P9.
Both devices have got a square 3D Fingerprint scanner moulded on the rear metal panel just above the centre of the device. Huawei uses Level 4 Highest security fingerprint scanner technology for identify and distinguish between original user and spoofers. It corrects errors at maximum while reading biometric print.
The metal unibody design of the Huawei P9 and Huawei P9 Plus gives more professional as well as a royal look for the devices. The cutting edge pillar from edge to edge and polished look gives more powerful look for the device. The device has only a thickness of 6.95mm. As it is, the camera module situated flat and no camera bump found. The edge of the device is made of with Glass-Metal combination, which makes the feeling of softness and hardness simultaneously.
The Huawei P9 and P9 Plus runs Android MarshMallow topped with Huawei’s Emotion UI. The Huawei P9 will be available in a 32GB version for 599 euros, and 64GB (with 4GB RAM) for 649 euros. And the Huawei P9+ costs 749 euros. The color variants for the devices include – Ceramic White, Haze Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium Grey (which has leaked a while ago), Mystic silver, and Prestige Gold.
Also Huawei announced a Smartband named Huawei TalkBand B3 along with P9 devices. Stay tuned for get more stories about it.