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Huawei P9
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Huawei P9

Released: 2016, April. Released 2016, AprilPrice: About 340 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
NFCYes (EVA-L09 only)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
EDGEYes
GPRSYes
Size5.2 inches, 74.9 cm, 2, (~72.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS-NEO LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelHuawei P9
PriceAbout 340 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsCeramic White, Haze Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium Grey, Mystic Silver, Prestige Gold, Red, Blue
ModelsEVA-L09, EVA-L19, EVA-L29, EVA-AL10, EVA-TL00, EVA-AL00, EVA-DL00
SAR EU1.43 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetKirin 955 (16 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1094:1 (nominal), 3.195 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40
Charging18W wired, 44% in 30 min
FeaturesLaser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM (EVA-L19/EVA-L09), 64GB 4GB RAM (EVA-L29)
Released2016, April. Released 2016, April
Announced2016, April. Released 2016, April
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145 x 70.9 x 7 mm (5.71 x 2.79 x 0.28 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 72dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2068Basemark X: 16942
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -97.3dB / Crosstalk -96.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 75h

Huawei P9 Overview

About Huawei P9 Huawei P9 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Huawei P9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM (EVA-L19/EVA-L09), 64GB 4GB RAM (EVA-L29) with Kirin 955 (16 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Huawei P9 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei P9?

The Huawei P9 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Huawei P9 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Huawei P9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei P9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei P9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei P9.