Rumors about the upcoming Huawei P9 handset started making rounds a while back, hinting at a spring launch. However, the device might reach fans sooner than expected.
CES is the first annual occasion for electronic and car manufacturers to showcase their best and latest tech pieces, and Huawei is no exception. A couple of details reached the media, such as a teaser for the Huawei Honor X3 tablet, but it is apparent that the tech behemoth has more than just one release in store.
Sources familiar with the matter claim that the Shenzhen-based company could unveil its latest flagship as early as CES 2016, which kicks off at the beginning of the year. The official start date of the show is Jan. 6, but companies typically get a head start and make some annoucements in the days prior.
Rumored specs also surfaced, pointing out that the Huawei P9 will pack not one, but two cameras on the backside. One notable detail is that the smartphone comes with a staggering 6 GB of RAM onboard. If it proves to be true, the processing power of Huawei P9 might put handsets packing 4 GB of RAM to shame.
As far as visuals go, the anticipated Chinese flagship will feature a 5.2-inch screen capable of displaying a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440p. Aside from the rumored 6 GB RAM, a confirmed Kirin 950 processor with Mali-T880 MP4 GPU will make sure that apps run smoothly on the anticipated Huawei phone.
Reviews set the Kirin 950 at the top of the food chain when it comes to processing power, as the SoC scored high in single and multi-core tests.
Design fans who appreciate a metallic unibody should know that the smartphone will receive a full metallic build, and the presence of the fingerprint scanner will ensure that the device offers a true premium feel.
Huawei knows that more and more users are careful about their privacy, so the P9's a fingerprint sensor should cater to their needs.
Based on existing information, the Huawei P9 features the same display dimension as its predecessor, the P8, which had a 5.2-inch screen as well. Fans of the Samsung S6 edge might want to know that the P9 will sport a "curved design," although the company did not confirm whether the phone will bend or it will simply have rounded edges, following Samsung's example.
It was in 2015 when Huawei became the biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world, and the Chinese company aims to stay ahead of the pack in 2016 as well. Notable releases from last year were the Mate 8 phablet flagship, the smartwatch Huawei Watch, and last but definitely not least, the P8 flagship line.
A Weibo leak dating back to November 2015 pointed out that the Huawei P9 will feature the commended lastest version of Android's OS. Having Android Marshmallow installed from the get-go could prove a competitive advantage for the P9, making it the first choice of Android fans.
Keeping up with the pricing tradition for premium devices, the Huawei P9 price point might go as high as $500. In comparison, the previous flagship model from Huawei, the P8, had a standard price of about $530.
Leaks from late last year shed light on all three P9 devices, namely the Huawei P9, P9 Max and P9 Lite. It looks like the Huawei P9 Lite stands by its name and delivers the smallest screen, measuring 5 inches. The P9 offers a 5.2-inch panel while the P9 Max takes the cake in terms of size with a massive 6.2-inch display.
Everyone looks forward to the CES 2016 press event that Huawei announced for Jan. 5, in Las Vegas, where we will see if the rumors turn into reality.
As soon as we get additional details on the newest and fasters Huawei handset, you will be the first to know.
