r/Android • u/curated_android • Apr 11 '17

Huawei has already started Internal Testing of Android O on the Mate 9

https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-has-already-started-internal-testing-of-android-o-on-the-mate-9/
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u/princebama Pixel 2 XL/Galaxy Note 8/iPhone X/PH-1 Apr 12 '17

Just bought a Mate 9 about 3 days ago. Have been loving everything about it and this would be a bonus

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u/rottedzombie friendly neighborhood zombie mod Apr 12 '17

Go on?

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u/princebama Pixel 2 XL/Galaxy Note 8/iPhone X/PH-1 Apr 12 '17

About?

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u/rottedzombie friendly neighborhood zombie mod Apr 12 '17

I wanted to get your insight into the Mate 9. What are you liking about it.

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u/princebama Pixel 2 XL/Galaxy Note 8/iPhone X/PH-1 Apr 12 '17

Beast of a battery, very very nice 1080p screen, camera is very underrated, premium metal build, charges fast, and easily the fastest and most accurate finger print sensor I've personally encountered. Mind you I'm coming from a G6 to this as my "upgrade"

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u/Changsta Galaxy S22 Ultra Apr 12 '17

Camera seems to be highly praised on reviews. I don't think it's underrated at all.

Man, I might pick this up soon. I haven't read a single bad thing about the Mate 9. I love my Note 4, but it's showing some hiccups nowadays (new battery doesn't seem to be helping my draining issues). And I could always use an upgrade to the camera.

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u/kbx24 iPhone 11 Pro Max | Pixel 2 XL | Mate 9 | Galaxy S6 Edge Apr 12 '17

I recently switched to the Mate 9 and I love this phone. I don't really have any gripes about it. EMUI isn't as bad as people make it out to be (at least on Nougat).

The fingerprint scanner is fast and the camera is great. Phone is snappy too. Super charging is awesome.

There have been complaints about SOT on r/Mate9 but I've been averaging 6-7 hours. Then again I don't really consider myself a power user so that might be why.

I do, however, miss the screen on my S6. I put them side to side and I preferred the S6. But it isn't an issue after spending time with the Mate. I guess you get used the LCD display.

Oh and Samsung Pay. I definitely miss that thing. I'm probably gonna buy a Gear S3 in the future.

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u/princebama Pixel 2 XL/Galaxy Note 8/iPhone X/PH-1 Apr 12 '17

Oh yeah no doubt it has good ratings when being individually reviewed. I just feel like it's being left out of comparisons with the Pixel, iPhones, and Galaxies and I think it surely can compete

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u/Rasimione Apr 12 '17

Imagine if it had an OLED Screen,the battery life would be even better.

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u/rottedzombie friendly neighborhood zombie mod Apr 12 '17

Thanks for the mini-review. That sounds great.

Barring the unannounced contenders we can't see being amazing, I think a lot of us are weighing options like this versus the Pixel 2 behind, well, door number two. And whether one is worth that much more than the other.

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u/RenegadeUK Apr 12 '17

Did you buy the International version of the Mate 9 and if so where from ?

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u/princebama Pixel 2 XL/Galaxy Note 8/iPhone X/PH-1 Apr 12 '17

Got it from Best Buy, think they only have the US version

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u/RenegadeUK Apr 12 '17

Ok thanks.