6 April 2016 : Huawei P9 Expected to Be Launched

Huawei said it will hold a big event in London on 6 April 2016. The event will show the new Huawei P9 smartphone.

Launch Event Details

The company posted the slogan “#OO Change The Way You See The World” for the launch. The hashtag #OO may hint at the shape of the phone’s back camera layout that has been seen in leaked pictures.

Last year Huawei did a similar launch for the P8 phone in London in mid‑April. This shows that Huawei likes to launch new phones in the spring.

Phone Variants

According to the latest leaks, the P9 will come in four versions.

• P9 – the standard model.
• P9 Lite – a cheaper version with slightly lower specs.
• P9 Plus – an upgraded version with a bigger screen and more RAM.
• P9 Max – the biggest version. It is said to have a larger display, more RAM and more storage.

All four phones will keep the same basic design language: metal body, chamfered edges, and a fingerprint sensor on the back.

Key Specifications

The phone will run Huawei’s own Kirin 950 processor. This chip is paired with 3 GB of RAM and a Mali‑T880 GPU for graphics.

Storage will be 32 GB built‑in. There is no mention of a micro‑SD slot, so the storage is likely fixed.

The battery is a large 3900 mAh unit, which should give a full day of use.

On the bottom edge you will find a USB Type‑C port for charging and data, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a loud speaker.

The back of the phone will have a dual‑LED flash and a unique fingerprint sensor placed next to the cameras.

Dual‑Camera System Explained

The most talked about part of the P9 is its dual‑camera set‑up. Huawei worked with Leica, a famous camera maker, to create the lenses.

Both lenses are 12‑megapixel sensors. One lens is a normal lens, while the second lens is likely a wide‑angle lens or a depth‑sensor. This helps the phone take pictures with a blurred background (called bokeh) or capture more of a scene.

Leaked pictures show the two lenses sitting side by side on the top‑right corner of the back panel. The lenses sit under a small LED flash.

Leaked specs also say the camera can do post‑capture refocus. That means you can take a picture, then later tap on the screen to change which part of the photo is in focus.

Another rumored feature is an adjustable aperture. This would let the phone change how much light enters the lens, similar to a real camera.

All of these features are meant to make phone photography feel more like using a real camera.

How to Choose the Right Model

If you are looking for a budget phone, the P9 Lite may be the best choice. It will likely have a smaller screen and less RAM, which keeps the price low.

If you want the best camera and the biggest screen, the P9 Max is the one to watch. It should have a larger display, more RAM and more storage, plus the same dual‑camera system.

The P9 Plus sits in the middle. It offers a bigger screen than the standard P9 and a bit more RAM, but it may not have the extra storage of the Max.

All models share the same metal design, fingerprint sensor, USB‑C port and headphone jack. Think about what matters most to you – price, screen size, or storage – and pick the model that matches.

FAQ

When is the Huawei P9 launching?

The Huawei P9 will be launched on 6 April 2016 in London.

What are the main camera features?

The phone has a dual‑camera system with two 12 MP Leica lenses. It can do post‑capture refocus, an adjustable aperture, and a dual‑LED flash.

Does the phone have a headphone jack?

Yes. The P9 includes a standard 3.5 mm audio jack.

What is the difference between the P9 and P9 Plus?

The P9 Plus has a larger screen, more RAM and possibly more storage than the standard P9, but both share the same dual‑camera and processor.

Conclusion

Huawei’s April 6 event will bring the P9 family to market. The phones promise a Leica‑tuned dual‑camera, a fast Kirin 950 chip, a big 3900 mAh battery and a premium metal look.

With four variants – P9, P9 Lite, P9 Plus and P9 Max – there is likely a model for many different budgets and needs. The dual‑camera features aim to change how everyday users take photos, making the phone a strong competitor to other flagship phones released in 2016.