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Huawei P9 phone review — specs and Genze score

Huawei P9 Specifications

Versions: EVA-L09 (EU, LATAM, India, Global Single SIM); EVA-L19, EVA-L29 (Global Dual SIM)

Huawei

Released 2016, Apr 15

3 / 4 GB RAM · Kirin 955 (16 nm)

  • 144g, 7mm thickness
  • Android 6.0, up to 7.0, EMUI 4.1
  • 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 5.9
Display 4.7
Performance 4.5
Camera 4.3
Body 5.6
Gaming 4.6
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Genze total: 4.8/10

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Quick specifications

5.2"

1080x1920 pixels

12MP

1080p

3/4GB RAM

Kirin 955

3000mAh

18W

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4.8 /10
Performance 4.5/10
Battery 5.9/10
Display 4.7/10
Camera 4.3/10
Body 5.6/10
Gaming 4.6/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
2.50 GHz BT 4.2 2016

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
??? HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Announced 2016, April. Released 2016, April
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 145 x 70.9 x 7 mm (5.71 x 2.79 x 0.28 in)
Weight 144 g (5.08 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM ?? Nano-SIM
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type IPS-NEO LCD
Size 5.2 inches, 74.9 cm2 (~72.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
Chipset Kirin 955 (16 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-T880 MP4
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM (EVA-L19/EVA-L09), 64GB 4GB RAM (EVA-L29)
Single 12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25??m, PDAF

12 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25??m
Features Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Single 8 MP, f/2.4
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 24-bit/192kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes (EVA-L09 only)
Radio No
USB USB Type-C
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, 44% in 30 min
Colors Ceramic White, Haze Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium Grey, Mystic Silver, Prestige Gold, Red, Blue
Models EVA-L09, EVA-L19, EVA-L29, EVA-AL10, EVA-TL00, EVA-AL00, EVA-DL00
SAR EU 1.43 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
Price About 340 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 2068
Basemark X: 16942
Display Contrast ratio: 1094:1 (nominal), 3.195 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 72dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality Noise -97.3dB / Crosstalk -96.2dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 75h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Huawei P9 worth buying in 2026?

Huawei P9 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Huawei P9?

Huawei P9 has a 3,000 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Huawei P9 have?

Huawei P9 features a 5.20-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Huawei P9 have?

Huawei P9 is available with 3 / 4 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Huawei P9?

Genze rates Huawei P9 4.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

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