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Huawei P9 and P9 plus: new standards of smartphone photography

Huawei launched the new Huawei P9 a few moments ago. It is the first smartphone in the world with two Leica cameras. The new likeable P9 was created in collaboration with the world-renowned photography specialist Leica and thus offers the user the best innovations in the field of photo capture - that is, Leica know-how packed in the form of a smartphone. The design of the P9 impresses, and the feel of the construction and materials are exceptional. Live from London - City Magazine team.

The cooperation of companies such as Leica and Huawei, seems perfectly logical as smartphone users record billions of photos and the quality of the photo is one of the most important factors in the purchase decision. Huawei realized this and invited a world-renowned specialist to participate; thus promising the best possible smartphone photography experience. The key to the unrivaled photography performance of the Huawei P9 smartphone is the technical solution with two cameras, which enables full utilization Leica optical lenses, which are known for precision and detail and are renowned for the strictest quality control. Each camera performs a specific task. RGB camera Q9 it specializes in capturing color, and the black and white camera excels at capturing photo detail. Both rear cameras at Q9 they work in tandem, allowing the user to capture incredibly detailed, deep and colorful photos. The P9 really shines in low light, as its dual-camera design allows it to capture more detail and light. Every photo taken with the P9 can therefore boast the emotional charge and timelessness that characterize Leica, as users can choose between three modes Leica: Standard, Vivid Colors and Smooth Colors, depending on personal preferences.

Huawei P90 - two lenses.
Huawei P90 - two lenses.

With precisely calibrated camera settings Q9 each mode faithfully reproduces authentic Leica colors and style. The monochrome mode allows P9 users to use the device as a true monochrome camera, which can be used to take black and white photos of the highest quality.
Because it has Q9 Huawei's Hybrid Focus technology captures photos with lightning speed, precision and stability. The P9 supports focusing based on three methodologies - laser and depth and contrast calculation - and automatically selects the one that best suits the circumstances.

A design that impresses

We are happy to confirm that Huawei makes really interesting phones. The predecessor was like that too Huawei P8, which we have always been able to easily rank among the best designed smartphones on the market. At Q9 they even managed to reward the story a bit.

Huawei P9
Huawei P9

The phone captures the DNA of its predecessor, or rather the entire P series of smartphones. Each Huawei P9 is a perfect synergy of 2.5D glass and aluminum used in the aerospace industry. The processing method is top-notch, as are the sensations to the touch. The 128GB version of the Huawei P9 is available in a unique Haze Gold color that sets new benchmarks in industrial design with micrometer-precision brushed and polished metal that complements the translucent metal surface. The Ceramic White version, on the other hand, is smoother than the bodywork of top class cars. Light refracts and reflects on this surface, showing different shades of glorious colors in different conditions. There will be 6 color variants of the P9 smartphone and 4 for the larger P9 plus. The two screen sizes - P9 with 5.2 and P9 plus with 5.5 inches - allow users to choose only large or "huge".

Impeccableness in the guts

If you want to reach high in the smartphone segment, you have to offer a little more than the competition these days. And most of the time, manufacturers try to do the most in the area of individualization of models, since smartphones with the Android system do not differ much from the inside. In any case, Huawei has "assembled" the phone from the best it can get on the market.

Huawei P9 plus is equipped with the power, connectivity and speed that users of the highest quality smartphones expect from Huawei. It has a 5.5-inch display powered by the new Kirin 955, which delivers industry-leading mobile performance. The high-density 3000mAh battery offers P9 users exceptional mobility and battery life.

Huawei also revealed the P9 Plus, which features an XX-inch Press Touch display and a larger, 3000mAh battery. The P9 Plus also offers dual-IC Rapid Charge.


Leveraging Huawei's industry-leading telecommunications capabilities, the P9 (5.2-inch) and P9 Plus (5.5-inch) offer unrivaled new features, including virtual-triple-antenna technology. It's perfect for users who need stable and seamless connectivity to mobile and Wi-Fi networks to get the most out of the mobile internet, no matter where they are in the world.

The P9 and P9 Plus also take care of user privacy and protect data with Huawei's leading biometric fingerprint recognition technology. The upgraded sensor allows users to customize and protect their devices, as the possibility of abuse and accidental access to devices is concretely reduced, while at the same time users can access their smartphone hourly and securely.

Prices for the 32GB/3GB RAM version of the P9 start at €599, and for the 64GB/4GB RAM version at €649. Prices for the P9 Plus start at €749 and always have 4GB of RAM. The P9 will actually be available immediately, as according to our information, the shipment of the first 1,000 devices is already in Slovenia.

A world presentation - in high style - of the glitz of Hollywood


Guests at Huawei's lavish launch event at London's Battersea Evolution, including BBC Global News Managing Director Jim Egan, Vogue China Publisher Anita Chang, Conde Nast Chairman Jonathan Newhouse and Huawei UK Board members Sir Andrew Cahn and Dame Helen Alexander, witnessed an exciting trailer for a new TV commercial. It showed glimpses of exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of two world-famous stars meeting in Shanghai and Hollywood; it symbolizes the intersection of black and white, brought together in the partnership between Huawei and Leica. The trailer stars Henry Cavill, Huawei's global brand ambassador, and actress Scarlett Johansson. Cavill was joined at the launch of the P9 by top photographers including Mary McCartney and David Guttenfelder.

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