The Huawei P9 Plus stands as one of Huawei’s most refined flagship phones of 2016, blending elegant craftsmanship with top-tier performance and advanced camera technology. Released in May 2016, it improved upon the standard P9 with a larger display, stereo speakers, and a bigger battery, solidifying its position as a true premium device.
Running on Android 6 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 7 Nougat with EMUI 5, the Huawei P9 Plus introduced Leica co-engineered dual cameras, making it a landmark in mobile photography. Its sleek Super AMOLED display, strong Kirin 955 processor, and 3D Touch support offered users a flagship experience at an accessible price.
Huawei P9 Plus Full Phone Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced April 2016; Released May 2016 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | 152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm, 162 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot) |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED, 3D Touch display |
| Display Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm² (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Operating System | Android 6 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), EMUI 5 |
| Chipset | Kirin 955 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 |
| Memory Options | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Main Camera | Dual 12 MP, f/2.2, Leica optics, PDAF, Laser AF |
| Main Camera Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Main Camera Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack, 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP LE, GPS/GLONASS/BDS, NFC, Infrared port |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery Type | Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (38% in 30 min) |
| Colors | Haze Gold, Quartz Grey, Ceramic White |
| Models | VIE-L09, VIE-L29, VIE-AL10 |
| Price | About 430 EUR |
