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Huawei P9 Plus
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Huawei P9 Plus

Released: 2016, April. Released 2016, MayPrice: About 430 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), EMUI 5
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
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 Plus
PriceAbout 430 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsHaze Gold, Quartz Grey, Ceramic White
ModelsVIE-L09, VIE-L29, VIE-AL10
SAR EU1.48 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/1.9, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight162 g (5.71 oz)
ChipsetKirin 955 (16 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.956 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - VIE-L09, VIE-L29
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40 - VIE-L09
Charging18W wired, 38% in 30 min
FeaturesLaser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, April. Released 2016, May
Announced2016, April. Released 2016, May
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm (6.00 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 81dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2099Basemark X: 15058
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio qualityNoise -97.4dB / Crosstalk -96.9dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 69h
Infrared portYes

Huawei P9 Plus Overview

About Huawei P9 Plus Huawei P9 Plus is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Huawei P9 Plus has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM 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 Plus 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 Plus?

The Huawei P9 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus void warranty?

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

What Android version does Huawei P9 Plus run?

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