The Huawei P9 is the first smartphone co-engineered with Leica.<\/p>\n
\u2018The P9\u2019s dual-lens camera takes smartphone photography to the next level, allowing people to capture both vivid colors and striking black and white images,\u2019 Huawei claims in a statement.<\/p>\n
Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei\u2019s Consumer Business Group, said: \u2018Huawei is excited to give P9 users the best smartphone photography experience by leveraging the unrivalled capabilities of Leica, the leader in the world of imaging for more than 100 years.\u2019<\/p>\n
The CEO of Leica Camera AG, Oliver Kaltner, said: \u2018Leica and Huawei share an uncompromising commitment to imaging excellence, and our partnership will put outstanding photography into the hands of more consumers around the world.\u2019<\/p>\n
The Huawei P9 will be out in May, priced \u00a3449, without contract. A larger version, the P9 Plus, will cost \u00a3549.<\/p>\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n London \u2013 April 6, 2016 \u2013Today at an exclusive launch event at London\u2019s Battersea Evolution, Huawei Consumer Business Group unveiled the much anticipated Huawei P9 and P9 Plus. Created in collaboration with Leica, the dual-lens P9 sets a new standard in smartphone photography.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The Huawei P9 is the first smartphone co-engineered with the global iconic brand, Leica Camera AG. The P9\u2019s dual-lens camera takes smartphone photography to the next level, allowing people to capture both vivid colors and striking black and white images. Huawei\u2019s new B3 Talkband wearable wristband also made its global debut. \u2018Huawei is excited to give P9 users the best smartphone photography experience by leveraging the unrivalled capabilities of Leica, the leader in the world of imaging for more than 100 years,\u2019 said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. \u2018Consumers around the world use their smartphones to take billions of pictures each year, making photography critical to user experience. P9 users can now capture images with unmatched clarity, richness and authenticity, with a masterfully designed and powerful smartphone that looks and feels incredible.\u2019<\/p>\n Reinventing Smartphone Photography<\/p>\n Integrating the design values and engineering excellence of Huawei and Leica in a smartphone photography system co-engineered by the two companies, the P9 brings together best-in-class hardware and software, from optical lenses, to sensors, to image processing algorithms, empowering users to capture the highest-quality images.<\/p>\n Key to the P9\u2019s superlative imaging capabilities is a dual-camera design that fully unleashes the power of Leica\u2019s optical lenses, renowned for precision and attention to detail, and subject to the industry\u2019s most stringent quality screening requirements. The RGB camera on the P9 specializes in capturing color, while the monochrome camera is outstanding at acquiring picture detail. The two rear cameras of the P9 work in tandem to enable users to create images of superior detail, depth and color. The P9 truly excels in low-light conditions, as the dual-camera design guarantees more light and detail can be captured.<\/p>\n Each picture taken by the P9 carries the unique emotional resonance and timelessness that are the hallmarks of Leica, as users may choose between three film modes: Standard, Vivid Colors and Smooth Colors, depending on their personal preferences. With meticulous calibration of the P9\u2019s camera parameters, each film mode faithfully renders the authentic color and style of Leica. By selecting the monochrome mode, P9 users can use their devices as a true monochrome camera to capture powerful and evocative black and white images of superior quality.<\/p>\n Deploying Huawei\u2019s Hybrid Focus technology, the P9 captures images with superior speed, accuracy and stability. The P9 supports camera focusing based on three methodologies \u2013 laser, depth calculation and contrast \u2013 and automatically selects the one that yields the best result in any given environment.<\/p>\n The wide-aperture photography feature on the P9 allows users to experiment with innovative visual effects to create unique images and content. The P9 makes it easy to adjust the camera aperture to create bokeh and other depth-of-field effects, while keeping the main object in sharp focus.<\/p>\n \u2018Leica and Huawei share an uncompromising commitment to imaging excellence, and our partnership will put outstanding photography into the hands of more consumers around the world,\u2019 said Oliver Kaltner, CEO, Leica Camera AG. \u2018We are deepening our collaboration to give users a more optimal smartphone photography experience.\u2019<\/p>\n Taking Industrial Design to a Higher Level<\/p>\n The P9 is a masterpiece of state-of the-art industrial design, with the same minimalist design DNA as earlier products in Huawei\u2019s acclaimed flagship P-series of premium smartphones. Each P9 device is a perfect construct of superior-grade 2.5D glass and an aerospace-class aluminum, with diamond-cut edges rounded out by carefully balanced curvatures.<\/p>\n The 64GB version of the P9 comes in a stunning and unique Haze Gold finish, setting new industry standards in industrial design, with the use of techniques including brushed hairlines and metal polishing at micron-level precision to create a translucent metal surface. Additionally, the Ceramic White version of the P9 is smoother than the painted bodywork of premium cars, reflecting and refracting light to present different shades of awe-inspiring colors as ambient conditions change.<\/p>\n Power and Performance<\/p>\n The P9 is equipped with the power, connectivity and speed that today\u2019s high-end smartphone user expects from Huawei. With a 5.2-inch 1080p display, the P9 is powered by the new Kirin 955 2.5GHz 64-bit ARM-based processor for leading-class mobile performance. The 3,000mAh high-density battery offers P9 users outstanding mobility and battery life.<\/p>\n Huawei is also unveiling the P9 Plus, featuring a 5.5-inch Press Touch display and a larger 3,400mAh battery. The P9 Plus also offers dual-IC Rapid Charge, giving users six hours of talk time after a 10-minute charge.<\/p>\n Leveraging Huawei\u2019s industry-leading capabilities in telecommunications, the P9 and P9 Plus offer unrivaled new features including a virtual-triple-antenna architecture, designed for users who need robust and seamless connectivity to cellular and Wi-Fi networks to fully harness the power of the mobile Internet no matter where they are in the world.<\/p>\n The P9 and P9 Plus also protect users\u2019 privacy and information security with Huawei\u2019s world-leading biometric fingerprint recognition technology. The enhanced fingerprint sensor allows users to personalize and safeguard their devices by significantly lowering the possibility of fraudulent or accidental device access, while also ensuring users can quickly and securely access their smartphone.<\/p>\n Pricing and availability CPW – Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey The Huawei P9 Plus in Quartz Grey will be exclusively available to buy from Vodafone from mid May. It has an RRP of \u00a3549 (4GB + 74GB) and will be available from \u00a39 on Vodafone contract tariffs.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A smartphone that \u2018fully unleashes the power of Leica optical lenses\u2019 has been officially unveiled today by Huawei.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":73203,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-73200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nA groundbreaking moment for event guests included a first look at an exclusive trailer of the new Huawei P9 TV commercial starring Henry Cavill and Scarlett Johansson, Global Product Ambassadors for the Huawei P9 series. Showcasing the connection between two global stars in Shanghai and Hollywood, the trailer symbolizes the partnership between Huawei and Leica and the intersection of color and black and white. Cavill was joined at the P9 launch by iconic photographers Mary McCartney and David Guttenfelder from National Geographic as well as BBC Global News CEO Jim Egan, Cond\u00e9 Nast Chairman and Chief Executive Jonathan Newhouse, Vogue China Publisher Anita Chang and Huawei UK Board Members Sir Andrew Cahn and Dame Helen Alexander.<\/p>\n
\nThe Huawei P9 will be available in Mystic Silver and Titanium Grey. It comes with an RRP of \u00a3449 (3GB + 32GB) and will be free on contract, subject tariff.
\nThe Huawei P9 will be available to buy in the UK in early May from Carphone Warehouse, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone.
\nThe P9 will also be available SIM free from vMall in mid April.
\nPlease see below details on the colours each channel will be offering.<\/p>\n
\nEE – Titanium Grey
\nO2 – Titanium Grey
\nThree – Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey
\nVodafone – Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey
\nvMall – Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey<\/p>\n