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Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) vs Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 Pro vs Huawei GR5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) 24Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) Compare Huawei Mate 9 Pro X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)

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Mate 9 Pro (128GB)} 24 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) vs GR5 2017 (32GB)} 3 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (115GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP131%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3340 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)4%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
5.5"
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) 8MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Android 7.0 Nougat
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
ModelMate 9 Pro (128GB)GR5 2017 (32GB)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 9 Pro LON-AL10, Huawei Long IslandHuawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L22, Huawei Brooklyn
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
AustraliaEgypt(Europe)PhilippinesJapanNew ZealandSingaporeThailandTaiwanTurkeyVietnam
Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam
BrandHuaweiHuawei
Release date1/1/20171/1/2017
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP8ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (115GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
BLL-L21 model:
UMTS 900/1900/2100
BLL-L22 model:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4
BLL-L21 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
BLL-L22 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTSGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
20 megapixels
12MP f/2.2
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution5952x3348 pixels3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registered650 hours (27.1 days)

โž• Other features

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Haze Gold, Titanium Grey
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข EMUI 5.0
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Leica optics camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข Emotion UI 4.1
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข DTS audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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