Huawei P9
The Huawei P9 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 955 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 145 x 70.9 x 7 mm (5.71 x 2.79 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetKirin 955 (16 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 423 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 144g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 955 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, April. Released 2016, April
Also Known As
Versions: EVA-L09 (EU, LATAM, India, Global Single SIM); EVA-L19, EVA-L29 (Global 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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
423 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS-NEO LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
144g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145 x 70.9 x 7 mm (5.71 x 2.79 x 0.28 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Ceramic White, Haze Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium Grey, Mystic Silver, Prestige Gold, Red, Blue
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)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei P9 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Huawei P9 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Huawei P9 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, 44% in 30 min).
Yes, the Huawei P9 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Huawei P9 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei P9 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei P9 ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1.
The Huawei P9 uses USB Type-C.
The Huawei P9 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Huawei P9 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
