Huawei P9 Plus
The Huawei P9 Plus is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 955 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm (6.00 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetKirin 955 (16 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 162g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 955 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, April. Released 2016, May
Also Known As
Versions: VIE-L09 (Single SIM); VIE-L29 (Dual SIM)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 955 (16 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 6 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), EMUI 5
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED
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
3,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
162g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm (6.00 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Haze Gold, Quartz Grey, Ceramic White
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - VIE-L09, VIE-L29
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei P9 Plus does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Huawei P9 Plus has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Huawei P9 Plus charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, 38% in 30 min).
Yes, the Huawei P9 Plus supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Huawei P9 Plus SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei P9 Plus has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Huawei P9 Plus has stereo speakers.
The Huawei P9 Plus ships with Android 6 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), EMUI 5.
The Huawei P9 Plus uses USB Type-C.
The Huawei P9 Plus supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Huawei P9 Plus has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
