Huawei Mate 9 Pro review: The Magician

12 February 2017
Dreams do come true sometimes, and the Huawei Mate 9 Pro is a living, better working, proof of that. Huawei has unintentionally created an unsolvable dilemma during the Mate 9 announcement, only to present the solution nearly a month later.

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  • phi11yphan
  • 4cH
  • 17 May 2021

Mate 9 Pro (6+128gb), 17 Apr 2020Still using my Mate 9 Pro, really want a new phone... But T... moreagreed. I need my IR blaster. I've been seeking for about a year now, but has been hard to justify yet. could use expandable storage, a better camera, faster CPU, 5g, fresh UI, updated BT, wireless charging, and oh yeah maybe not a vendor on the US blacklist. well, today I finally cracked my screen down the middle. first drop that made an impact, after many other drops. so, now I'll be considering xiaomi options...

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    • Anonymous
    • LdI
    • 28 Nov 2020

    huawei mate 9 pro front camera is not so good, does not autofocus and pictures are blurred effect. anyone find it same ? the contrast of pic is pale too, pls give solution guys.

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      • Grant1080
      • ii6
      • 17 Apr 2020

      Anonymous, 15 Apr 2017I'll never understand why they put all those limitations. N... moreMost phones nowadays don't have those things. If you're looking for removable batteries, expandable storage and FM radio, you'll have to go for a feature phone. Phones don't have removable batteries anymore because making them non-removable will make the phone thinner .

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        • Mate 9 Pro (6+128gb)
        • Dp1
        • 17 Apr 2020

        Still using my Mate 9 Pro, really want a new phone... But This one just works as well as it did 2.5 years ago (a part from some moderate burn-in and a crack in the glass above the screen from a epic drop :) ) it's hard to justify replacing a working phone... I have had iPhones, Samsung, Sony and LG phones. This Huawei is hands down the best and most durable phone I have ever had. :)

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          • Grizmin
          • n2Z
          • 19 Dec 2018

          Worst premium phone experience I had.
          That curved screen is so annoying.
          Fingerprint is crap.
          no decent cases.
          Terrible to hold due that IDIOTIC curved screen.

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            • Anonymous
            • nNH
            • 15 Apr 2017

            I'll never understand why they put all those limitations. No fm-radio, no upgradable memory, no replaceable battery, no water resistance not even a very basic one. A wonderful and very expensive device castrated in such a stupid way

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              • AnonD-560225
              • mxn
              • 02 Mar 2017

              AnonD-145316, 13 Feb 2017Personally i don't need all those updates all the time if a... moreI know what you mean, the software is still really quick without updates. Seen as though you're paying good money for a phone, I expect to not be forgotten of..

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                • AnonD-278856
                • 61Q
                • 27 Feb 2017

                If I have to choose between Samsung Note 7 and Huawei Mate 9 Pro? I'll choose Huawei Mate 9 Pro for personal use. But for work, Note 7 is outstanding by allow me to have 3 W.A, 3 LINE, 3 BBM, 3 Telegram, and all works simultaneously. But, 2 WA is okay for me :) I can work with 2 WA in a single phone :)

                In my opinion, Huawei Mate 9 Pro brings you to a new level of using smartphone nowadays. This phone is awesome. It fix my broken heart when my Note 7 must be returned to Samsung. And the camera, I cannot describe it. Wonderful, marvelous, the craziest stuff you can find in a smartphone. The pro mode is one of the best feature you can get in this phone. Very wide range of options. And, you can store your capturing moments in RAW file so you can have wide options in editing your pictures.

                End of words, you need to try this phone by yourself so you will know what I'm talking about :)

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                  • TCool
                  • Nyj
                  • 19 Feb 2017

                  abdul8, 15 Feb 2017whats the purpose of edge? any usefulness like S7 edge or i... moreFor ergonomic and comfortable hold of your small hand.

                    Really tempted by the Mate 9 Pro :)

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                      • fasfasfasfyopes
                      • KII
                      • 15 Feb 2017

                      nice

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                        • AnonD-214034
                        • mi4
                        • 15 Feb 2017

                        Mate 9 Plus ?....

                          whats the purpose of edge? any usefulness like S7 edge or its just gimmick?

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                            • consumersmartphone
                            • K5u
                            • 15 Feb 2017

                            Copy samsung s6/s7? lol better you think first or ask samsung why that Mate 9 pro have a screen like s6/s7. Dont rise stupidity, it bad for your own future lol

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                              • AnonD-643613
                              • ncG
                              • 15 Feb 2017

                              Dovice, 14 Feb 2017Looks like an S7 Edge mated with an HTC 10.My thoughts the same. All we ever needed was for someone to start copying Samsung...

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                                • Anonymous
                                • YTE
                                • 15 Feb 2017

                                available in india via shopmonk brand new for around 480$
                                is it a good deal?

                                  AnonD-145316, 13 Feb 2017My friend i get your point and am no new to smartphones, an... moreStop lying you can fix low light with a simple software update.Enjoy your pos chinese copycat.

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                                    • -luciferMorningstar
                                    • P@Y
                                    • 14 Feb 2017

                                    does DEXTER is a nice movie series ? (because it seems gsmarena editor like it and they even have it in their contacts) :))

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                                      • Vic
                                      • 9xm
                                      • 14 Feb 2017

                                      And one very important thing to mention. Curved amoled screens are crazy expensive if you have to pay for replacement out of your pocket. You will have to pay at least 300 usd for replacement.

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                                        • Dovice
                                        • nIN
                                        • 14 Feb 2017

                                        Looks like an S7 Edge mated with an HTC 10.