Huawei has launched the much awaited Huawei P9 in India. For this phone, the maker collaborated with a renowned manufacturer of cameras and sports optics – Leica Camera AG. The P9 is the first smartphone co-engineered by the companies that has a dual-lens camera. This camera configuration is the P9’s USP.Huawei and Leica have co-engineered the Huawei P9 and loaded it with camera oriented hardware and software including optical lenses, sensors, and image processing algorithms. Along with the launch of the P9 smartphone, Huawei also showcased the Matebook and the TalkBand B3. The Huawei P9 is slated to be available in the country beginning August 18th.
Two rear cameras of the Huawei P9 help the phone to capture colour and acquire picture details. The phone is claimed to provide good performance in low-light conditions, as the dual-camera design guarantees more light and detail capture. Users can choose between three film modes: Standard, Vivid Colours and Smooth Colours, depending on their personal preferences. The Huawei P9 supports camera focusing based on three methodologies – laser, depth calculation and contrast – and automatically selects the one that yields the best result in any given environment.
Here are some features of the Huawei P9’s camera-
The camera
- HDR mode, and SmartImage 3.0
- 12 MP dual rear camera with f/2.2, 27 mm, Leica optics lens. With phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) for clarity in every shot. Anti-reflective, oleophobic, and infrared-absorbing lens coating reduces glare, prevents fingerprints, and stops unwanted IR light from reaching the sensor
- The increased light sensitivity of the camera tandem result in outstanding low-light performance
- SmartImage 3.0 image processor with a variety of creative filters and shooting modes: Light Painting mode gives you manual control of the shutter for long exposure shots, Professional mode provides a range of DSLR-style camera settings, and Document adjustment automatically crops and straightens images of documents
- 8 MP front camera with BSI sensor
- 8 MP front camera with F2.0 aperture and 77° wide-angle lens. Four-element (4P) lens ensures crystal-clear image rendering for stunning selfies.
- Prime image signal processor with automatic scene recognition.
- Rapid capture and preview speeds.
- Camera Modes include Light painting (Tail light trails, Light graffiti, Silky water, Star track), Super night , Pro camera, Beauty, Beauty video, Panorama, HDR, Watermark, Audio note, Ultra snapshot, Capture smiles, Audio control, Timer, Touch to capture, Monochrome, Document Recognition, Virtual aperture photo, Film mode
Professional Camera Modes:
- Pro camera functions include shutter mode, ISO, white balance, exposure compensation, focus mode, and metering mode. Parameters can be adjusted in each mode to assist the user in taking better quality photos.
- A 3 x 3 grid and helical curve are provided to aid the user in taking more professional and distinctive photos.
Huawei P9 follows the flagship P-series’ quality and construction. The P9 is crafted out of 2.5D glass and an aerospace-class aluminium, with diamond-cut edges rounded out by curvatures. The display comprises of a 5.2-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel (423 PPI), 16.7 million color, Full HD screen on the front. It is powered by the new Kirin 955 2.5GHz 64-bit ARM-based processor coupled with Mali-T880 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Energy is drawn from a 3,000 mAh high-density battery. The Huawei P9 also features a fingerprint sensor.
Speaking at the launch, Peter Zhai, President,Huawei India, Consumer Business Group said that Huawei is known for many firsts as they introduced the first ever android smartphone of the world in India in 2011 and the launch of P9 is another feather in our cap. Huawei is excited to give their valued customers the best smartphone photography experience by leveraging the unrivalled capabilities of Leica, the leader in the world of imaging for more than 100 years. He further added that Huawei feels photography is a critical element in user experience in a smartphone and Huawei P9 users can now capture images with unmatched clarity, richness and authenticity, with a masterfully designed and powerful smartphone that looks, feels and performs exceptionally.
Commenting on the occasion Ajay Yadav, Vice President – Mobiles, Flipkart that Flipkart has always aimed at providing a seamless shopping experience to its consumers and is constantly building its portfolio to offer the best choice of products. The launch of Huawei P9, one of the most awaited phones from the Huawei family, will be retailed online exclusively on Flipkart, reinforcing the trust that consumers have on the platform. They are certain that Huawei P9 will receive a positive response and we look forward to continuing this partnership in jointly offering consumers the power of technology in their hands.