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Huawei’s last year’s Mate 8 had a gorgeous metal build with a super fast fingerprint sensor and a great battery life. Huawei’s Mate 9 is a slight step-up from its Mate 8. Huawei Mate 9 is a well-built all-metal device with a strong battery life, with second-generation Leica dual camera.

Meticulous Design & Sharp Display

The Huawei Mate 9 bold and meticulous display is inherited from the Mate Series’ design DNA. The design is elegant and combines innovative Black Gorilla Glass and a black brushed aluminum unibody. The Mate 9’s aluminum body is roughly the same size as Mate 8. The 12MP and 20MP camera are stacked vertically with flash and laser autofocus positioned alongside.

The Huawei Mate 9 has got a 5.9 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors. Mate 9 gives a uniquely glamorous visual and sensual feel.

Huawei Mate 9 with Revolutionary Processor

The Huawei Mate 9 gives revolutionary speed with the new Kirin 960 processor and intelligent Machine Learning algorithm. This innovative reciprocity between hardware and software means your Huawei Mate 9 is born fast and stays fast. The Machine Learning algorithm delivers consistent performance by automatically prioritizing CPU, RAM, and ROM resources based on user habits. It comes with a 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory.

The Huawei Mate 9 anticipates the user’s next moves to prepare resources in advance. Fine-grained scheduling maximizes computing efficiency in the CPU. The system automatically recycles memory resources and creates more memory for priority apps. It opens an exclusive channel of storage I/O making the apps you use work even faster. The new F2FS file system improves the I/O storage performance. It allows pictures to load more smoothly and gives better control and a faster reaction to your touch.

Leica Image Style Dual Camera

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The Huawei Mate 9 comes with a second-generation Leica Dual Camera with a 12MP RGB sensor and 20MP monochrome sensor that offers exceptional sharpness. The RGB sensor captures vivid colors, while the monochrome sensor picks out the exquisite details. The Mate 9 also has a wider range of strong shooting capabilities, facilitating you to take professional-quality shots in a number of different scenarios. The Huawei Mate 9 provides an innovative hybrid zoom that allows you to take high-quality pictures in Leica image style, even at greater focal lengths.

The dual camera pixel-binning technology doubles image brightness in low-light conditions. The Optical Image Stabilisation prevents handshake to capture crystal-clear shots. It also has an 8MP selfie camera with autofocus. A new facial enhancement method automatically identifies your face and implements custom beauty settings. It supports 4K video recording with optical image stabilization and uses H.265 video compression standard.

Admirable Battery Life

The Huawei Mate 9 packs a whooping 4000mAh battery which is a perfect complement to Huawei’s smart power-saving technology. The Huawei SuperCharge technology safely charges the device for a full day’s power in just 20 minutes. A full charge provides you up to 20 hours of video playback, 105 hours of music playback, 30 hours of 3G voice call, and 20 hours of 4G browsing.

Available in 6 Different Colors

The Huawei Mate 9 is available in 6 colors namely- Space Grey, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White, and Black. Mate 9 is available for 699 Euros in Europe and will be available in the US on Huawei’s website soon. Delivery starts by the end of December 2017. Huawei claims that the variant of Mate 9 i.e. Porsche Design Mate 9 is among the thinnest smartphones in the world.

Our Verdict

The new Mate 9 looks a bit like last year’s Mate 8 but it slightly differs in performance. The super strong battery is guaranteed to last for an all-day experience and the Kirin processor makes the phone work swiftly.