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Huawei Mate 9
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Huawei Mate 9

Released: 2016, November. Released 2016, DecemberPrice: About 320 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71 MP8
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Dual12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, OIS, 20 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
Size5.9 inches, 96.0 cm, 2, (~77.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS 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 Mate 9
PriceAbout 320 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsAgate Red, Topaz Blue, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White, Black, Obsidian Black
ModelsMHA-L29, MHA-L09, MHA-AL00, MHA-TL00
Single8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)
ChipsetKirin 960 (16 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1622 (nominal), 3.680 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (MHA-L29 model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - MHA-L29, MHA-L09
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - MHA-L29
Charging22.5W wired
FeaturesLaser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, November. Released 2016, December
Announced2016, November. Released 2016, December
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions156.9 x 78.9 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.11 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~373 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 83dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 85dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2637Basemark X: 36519
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -93.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 82h
Infrared portYes

Huawei Mate 9 Overview

About Huawei Mate 9 Huawei Mate 9 is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Huawei Mate 9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Kirin 960 (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 Mate 9 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 Mate 9?

The Huawei Mate 9 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 Mate 9 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 Mate 9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Mate 9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Mate 9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Mate 9.