Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
$300
Overview
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2016 with a 5.5-inch OLED, Kirin 960 chipset, 12 main camera, and 4000 mAh battery.
Priced at $300, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
The display of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design measures 5.5 inches with OLED technology. Peak brightness reaches 600 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1440x2560 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design features 2 rear cameras: 12 main, 20MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 2x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has 4000mAh capacity with 5 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 15. A full charge takes approximately 90 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design is powered by the Kirin 960 chipset with Mali-G71 MP8 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 1800 single-core and 6200 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 150000.
The memory of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design offers 6GB RAM with 256GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4 technology. Storage is 256GB 6GB RAM. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 4.2. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design weighs 169.0g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Dimensions measure 152 x 75 x 7.5 mm.
The software of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design runs Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 with EMUI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has a 12 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design with Kirin 960 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has a 4000mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design at $300 is a mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design supports 5 wired charging with full charge in approximately 90 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 15.
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design is available in 256GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has a 5.5-inch OLED with 60Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
5.5"
Main Camera
12
Chipset
Kirin 960
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | N/A |
Launch
| Announced | 2016 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $850 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 152 x 75 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight (g) | 169.0 |
| Build Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Graphite Black"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Graphite Sheet |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Size (inches) | 5.5 |
| Resolution (px) | 1440x2560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:16 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 534 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 73.2 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 600 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 250 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display | Gorilla Glass |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 960 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP8 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 1.92 TOPS |
| ISP Features | dual-ISP |
| Modem | HiSilicon Balong |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 1800 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6200 |
| AnTuTu Score | 150000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 6GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Storage Type | 256GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | F2FS |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 2 |
| Main Sensor | 12 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/2.9" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX286 |
| Main Lens | f/2.2, 27mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | 20MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | 12MP, 2x optical zoom |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual-LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 720p@120fps |
| Video Stabilization | OIS + EIS |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 8 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.2 |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Front-Mounted) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 5 |
| Wired Standard | USB Power Delivery |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 45 min |
| Full Charge Time | 90 min |
| Wireless Charging | 15 |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 18W |
| Battery Health Features | Battery Care |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | EMUI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, Private Space |
| Accessibility | screen reader, magnification |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | phone, charger, cable, earphones, case |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!