Big screen (alas not OLED, so not Daydream-ready), super-fast processor, vastly improved proprietary EMUI user interface, huge 4000mAh battery with fast-charging (although I do miss wireless charging), plenty of RAM and built-in storage with the ability t...
Abstract: Six years ago when I picked up the first Samsung Galaxy Note, I knew at once that this was the right form-factor for a phone. And it still fits in your shirt pocket.Since then I've dallied with smaller phones, because these still abound. But late last ye...
Huawei's Mate 9 is, in our opinion, the best in the Huawei line-up, boasting an impressively large battery alongside powerful internals, an improved dual-camera setup and a sleek, gorgeous design. The benchmark results were some of the best we've seen, br...
Extralong battery life Fast, stable performance Flagship phone at a reasonable price
Not waterproof Only Full HD display User interface still suffers from idiosyncrasies
While we wait for Samsung to bring out a large-screen smartphone that doesn't explode, Huawei certainly has a worthy contender to the phablet throne that literally won't burn a hole in your pocket...
Abstract: Over the last few days I've been faffing about with the voice-controlled Amazon Echo Dot. It's got an invisible lady inside called “Alexa” which will do your bidding.The device itself is a magical disc-shaped unit which will wake up and then answer your q...
Abstract: Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Huawei Mate 9 review finds a super-sized smartphone with extreme performance. Already released in a few select EU countries and heading to the UK soon, this could be the phablet-sized device t...
I have been very fortunate to have been able to use this phone for so long and, in doing so, I have really learned to love it. Even on its very first software iterations (where there were a few foibles) I was not dissuaded, as I could see some shining ben...
Surprisingly compact body, Amazing dual-lens Leica camera, Revised and improved software, Fast processor, Big battery
Not water-resistant, No U.S. release date yet, Uninspired design
Yes. Here, we could say something about the Mate 9 being an easy recommendation because you can't buy the Galaxy Note 7 anymore; but that's not strictly true. While the Mate 9's release is timely, we'd still recommend it as an alternative to the Galaxy No...
The Huawei Mate 9 has more power than you'll need, a camera that's great for arty shots and a battery that won't quit on you by dinner
Its screen is only full HD and its design is utterly forgettable
It doesn't have the flame-prone Note 7's beautiful lines and curves, but if you're after a high-performance big-screened phone that won't set your pants on fire, the Mate 9 is a great option...
Battery life, stereo speakers, fantastic frontfacing camera
Too big for some, exclusion of AMOLED display, primary camera still isnt there
You dont have many choices if youre looking for a flagship phablet but the lack of choice doesnt mean you have to compromise quality. The Huawei Mate 9 is one of the best Android devices available just now, including the crop of smaller ones. The batt...
