Huawei Mate 9

[trd2970]

That's the problem with Android phones, especially not so popular brand like Huawei. Resale value don't hold very well.

not really true la.... iPhone you buy high sell high, android buy low sell low...end of the day, the usage cost may be about the same.... eg mate 9 users probably lose $500 in 1 year, iPhone 7+ users also lose about the same, if not more in 1 year...

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[andyhtc]

not really true la.... iPhone you buy high sell high, android buy low sell low...end of the day, the usage cost may be about the same.... eg mate 9 users probably lose $500 in 1 year, iPhone 7+ users also lose about the same, if not more in 1 year...

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I bought iPhone 8+ at $1500+ from Apple website during launch as a gift. Within 2-3 weeks, the street price for the same brand new iPhone 8+ is $1300+ So iPhone holding their values don't really work nowadays.

 

[SuperDecker]

And i saw on carousell there are buyers at $400++! Waiting for Lazada's 11 Nov promotion sale. Any one able to share details of the promotion for Mate 9? Not sure if it's worth the wait for this sale and run the risk of it OOS and out of production.

Can MT share any details?

 

[SuperDecker]

Upping for anyone to share promo details if any

 

[molecule]

After seeing the reviews and chats on Mate 10/Pro, doesn't look like a significant user experience step up fr the current well optimised M9, both in terms of camera or hardware or aesthetics. On paper specs look great but ...

I'll be keeping my M9 for now.

 

[1c3_5n0w]

After seeing the reviews and chats on Mate 10/Pro, doesn't look like a significant user experience step up fr the current well optimised M9, both in terms of camera or hardware or aesthetics. On paper specs look great but ...

I'll be keeping my M9 for now.

i dont think specs look great. clock speed and core counts are still the same and batt life, which was my number one consideration when getting the mate 9 should be about the same.

in mrwhosetheboss' youtube vid comparing its batt life to the likes of the 8+, note 8 and op5, it didnt fare as well as expected to say the least, like you, I'll be gratefully holding on to my mate 9, call me old fashioned but i prefer a full metal build.

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[andyhtc]

Where AI apps are concerned, that is where Mate 10 will show its true potential over Mate 9 and other handphones without the NPU. Huawei is supposed to focus more on software and security and AI should be playing a bigger role.

However such AI apps are rare now since Mate 10 is the 1st processor with NPU. Next year should see more processors with NPU and more AI apps should be available. I intend to get Mate 11 as an upgrade then

 

[SuperDecker]

Ordered mate 9 yesterday. Seem like stocks running low

 

[veyonce]

where did you order from?

Ordered mate 9 yesterday. Seem like stocks running low

 

[SuperDecker]

where did you order from?

MS via lazada. Hitec has grey in stock at shop direct

 

[veyonce]

Saw Hitec slashed their price to $590. Maybe will go down tomorrow to get... cos too expensive to get export black version...

MS via lazada. Hitec has grey in stock at shop direct

 

[andyhtc]

Saw Hitec slashed their price to $590. Maybe will go down tomorrow to get... cos too expensive to get export black version...

I recommend to just buy online from Shopee with free delivery within 3-4 days delivery. I got my set from Hitec Mobile (no more stock) but there should be a few other vendors selling there and other online shops.

So far Mate 9 is the best phone I have in terms of camera, charging time and user interface in comparison with Xiaomi and HTC phones.

 

[SuperDecker]

Did a search and don't see any tempered glass or screen protector in this thread. The factory screen protector that good? Anyone can recommend good sp that covers the curved sides well?

 

[pilotsnoopy]

Did a search and don't see any tempered glass or screen protector in this thread. The factory screen protector that good? Anyone can recommend good sp that covers the curved sides well?

using it without SP for a year now as work phone except for spigen case.

yea some minor scratches which is not visible when screen on...doesn't bother me as not going to resell.

 

[veyonce]

Got my Mate 9 Grey from Hi-tec. Think left 2 sets in their display cabinet.

 

[GReddy G9 RS]

Why is my facebook always running even i turn off the background data n enable closed after screen lock?

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[SuperDecker]

Can anyone recommend a tempered glass from taobao? I pasted one from bugis that doesn't cover the sides of the screen fully

 

[1c3_5n0w]

Can anyone recommend a tempered glass from taobao? I pasted one from bugis that doesn't cover the sides of the screen fully

try searching for those nano film ones rated at 6h hardness. they can roll over the eges as theyre soft enough.

i personally am using the xone screen protector which has amazing coverage imo. can get from city square but its 70rm if memory serves right.

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[RSKeisuke]

I need a good soft screen protector for my 1 year old mate 9 too...
I think the oleophobic coating is gone already.. my screen gets oily smudges way too easily.

Have tried the hard screen protector, ugly as hell.
Really regretted peeling off the one that came with the phone.

 

[SuperDecker]

I need a good soft screen protector for my 1 year old mate 9 too...
I think the oleophobic coating is gone already.. my screen gets oily smudges way too easily.

Have tried the hard screen protector, ugly as hell.
Really regretted peeling off the one that came with the phone.

I like your last sentence, i felt the same thing after i saw the tempered glass on my mate 9 just now and paid 10+ for it. damn

hunting on taobao