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.