Huawei Mate 9 Silver
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For web browsing and viewing photos and videos, the general rule of thumb is: 'the bigger the screen, the better'. The Mate 9 certainly shows why that's the rule. This device has a full HD screen measuring no less than 5.9 inches. Pictures are taken with a 20 and 12-megapixel dual lens camera. The advantage of a dual lens camera is that pictures are razor-sharp. Optical image stabilization contributes to this as well. The avid selfie artist doesn't have to worry either: the front of the device has an 8-megapixel camera. Your digital self-portraits have never been this sharp.
Camera quality | Good | |
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Speed class | Standard | |
Screen quality | Standard | |
Total storage capacity | 64 GB | |
Screen size | 5,9 inches |
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Foreword: I use my smartphone for everything except gaming/VR. My preference is for 'bare' Android versions, so I usually end up with Google Nexus, Pixel XL smartphones. I own a Huawei Nexus 6P.
Why the Huawei Mate 9. When you read the tech news, there are only three smartphone manufacturers that would matter. Samsung, Apple and Google (Pixel). Samsung falls for me because of the many ingrained apps that are terribly in my way. I have nothing to do with Apple. Google Pixel XL would fit my budget, but since I have the Nexus 6P, I'd get a lot of the same for a lot of money. My eye fell on the Huawei Mate 9. Huawei, also the manufacturer of the Nexus 6P.
The Huawei Mate 9. I notice that I fall for the somewhat larger smartphones. (display 5.7" and larger) My thought was that I would get a huge smartphone with the Mate 9. I can tell you, that was not too bad for me.
The Huawei Mate 9 'silver' comes in a beautiful elegant box, which indicates that this is a special device. The silver variant has a white glass front, silver metal back, which in my opinion gives the device a chic look. I find the device comfortable to hold: large, sturdy, perhaps slightly heavier than an average smartphone.
The device is easy to operate, and when switching on, logging in to an Android account, it is striking how quickly the device downloads and installs updates. The EMUI 5.0 can easily be converted to my favorite 'Google Now' environment. I don't mind that 'advanced settings' is hidden under 'settings'. When I enter the EMUI 5.0 environment, I see and notice that Huawei has produced a COMPLETE smartphone with the Mate 9. Where the Nexus 6P is 'basic', I find the Mate 9 complete. Complete: everything has been thought of, everything is there.
Working with the Mate 9 is fun. I think it's a relaxed phone with a lot of user-friendliness. A fantastic screen in terms of color, which is also easy to read.
Leica cameras. The Leica logo is on the elegant box in which the Huawei Mate 9 comes. I've been experimenting with the Mate 9's dual Leica camera, and believe me, it makes me happy! I have read in tech forums that not everyone is charmed by the camera software. I do. Where other smartphones fall short, Huawei has also supplied a camera with a complete software package.
Finally. Huawei Mate 9 vs Huawei Nexus 6P. I believe that Huawei paid close attention when manufacturing the Nexus 6P. Everything good and more has been able to stop in the Huawei Mate 9. Cheers!
Johan van Dam
15 January 2017
Automatically translated from Dutch
After my nexus 6P, now a mate 9. Likes it very well. Was a bit hesitant about the software after a bare android. But the software is very good. Just give everything a place for an hour and then only positive additions to android remain.
Bigger screen than the nexus, but smaller housing. Design is very nice. Small edges, looks a lot more exclusive next to an iPhone plus.
No real negatives so far. You can no longer avoid lenses sticking out. Especially with optical stabilization. Quality is good. He does feel heavy. Does the quality feel good. Too light (eg Samsung Edge) quickly feels cheap.
In short, very satisfied. I exchanged black for a silver one (with white front). Black gives a lot of fingerprints quickly.
Y.
24 February 2017
Automatically translated from Dutch
Very nice device with a nice large screen, it is only difficult to type with one hand, but there is also a function that makes the screen smaller
Daniel De Haan
30 November 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 749401 | |
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Manufacturer code | 51090VQY | |
Brand | Huawei | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone |
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Operating system | Android | |
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Android One |
Height | 15,69 cm | |
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Width | 7,8 cm | |
Depth | 0,79 cm | |
Weight | 190 g | |
Color | Silver | |
Water-resistant | ||
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo |
Speed class | Standard | |
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Processor | Kirin | |
Clock speed primary processor | 2,4 GHz | |
Number of primary processor cores | Quad-Core (4) | |
Total storage capacity | 64 GB | |
Internal RAM | 4 GB | |
Memory card reader | ||
Memory card | MicroSD | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 256 GB |
SIM free | ||
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Dual SIM |
Camera quality | Good | |
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Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 20 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 30 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Aperture | 2,2 | |
Flash type | Dual LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/3" | |
Second rear camera | ||
Rear camera 2 lens type | Monochrome | |
Number of megapixels second rear camera | 20 MP | |
Fixed aperture second rear camera | 1,9 | |
Type of image stabilization second rear camera | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Autofocus second rear camera | ||
Optical zoom function second rear camera | ||
Third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera |
Front Camera | ||
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Number of megapixels front camera | 8 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 1,9 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | No image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 5,9 inches | |
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Screen-to-body ratio | 73,15 % | |
Screen quality | Standard | |
Resolution height | 1920 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1080 pixels | |
Pixel density | 373 ppi | |
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Screen type | IPS - LCD | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 3 | |
HDR support |
Battery/battery capacity | 4000 mAh | |
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Replaceable battery |
Headphone jack | ||
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USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector |
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
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Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
