Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 960 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2016).
2016 · Mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.5" · 152 x 75 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Chipset Kirin 960 (16 nm)
RAM 6GB
Storage 256GB
Main Camera 12 MP · Laser AF
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Smooth Kirin 960 (16 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ Razor-sharp 534 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓ 5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ Lightweight at 169g — easy to carry
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ 12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, November. Released 2017, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 960 (16 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
RAM
6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
534 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
OLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,000 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
169g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
152 x 75 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design support 5G?› No, the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design have NFC?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design support wireless charging?› No, the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design support fast charging?› Yes, up to 5W (22.5W wired).
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design have expandable storage?› No, the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design does not support a memory card.
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design support dual SIM?› The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design ship with?› The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1.
What type of USB port does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design use?› The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design uses USB Type-C 2.0.
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design support Wi-Fi 7?› The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE.
