Huawei tipped to launch four P9 smartphones

Rumors are swirling that Huawei is going to be launching four different smartphones as part of the P9 family of devices. The tip comes from a source claiming to be familiar with the company's plans. Along with the tip of four devices comes a bit of detail on the devices. One claim is that Huawei will launch a regular P9 and a budget friendly P9lite.

Huawei is also tipped to offer a P9max and a feature enhanced P9. That latter version is said to have more RAM and storage. The fourth version of the P9 is something a bit different and is said to have a dual lens dual 12MP sensor rear camera.

That camera setup will allow post-capture refocusing, simulated aperture adjustment, and filter applications. These smartphones are expected to be unveiled at MWC and to be priced starting at around 3000 yuan.

Visually the phones are expected to have glass front and back along with a metal frame and to use USB type-c interface. Rumored specs for the dual camera device include a 5.2-inch 1080p screen, 4GB of RAM, and 3000mAh internal battery. MWC is very close and all the details on the P9 family are expected to be offered at the show.

SOURCE: Venture Beat and MyDrivers