Huawei Mate S2 and Huawei Mate 9 handsets are having the same components from Huawei P9's playbook and a Leica system with dual rear cameras integrated with Leica optics. Huawei's Leica partnership created a controversy before, while the P9 became interesting due to its camera features. There are speculations as well regarding the two companies' another partnership for the upcoming Huawei Mate line.
Huawei Mate S2 and Huawei Mate 9 may likely come with new camera features like a dual rear camera with Leica optics. Both smartphones were also unveiled during the IFA 2016. In addition, other reports indicate that Leica will provide support to Huawei in developing the cameras for the Huawei Mate 9, as well as equip the company with optical image stabilization, analog zoom and laser autofocus. Huawei Mate S2 will be receiving the same Leica treatment as the Huawei Mate 9, Nashville Chatter Class reported.
Moreover, some rumors suggest that Huawei Mate 9 will come with powerful specs, including the Kirin 960 processor and a 6GB of RAM. With that said, Huawei Mate 9 is expected to be in competition with the other high end smartphones in the market, and is also likely to earn a top performance rating in benchmarks and tests.
Aside from that, fast charging, LTE Cat. 12 and CDMA support will also be among the features that further enhance the experience. As for the software aspect, Huawei Mate 9 is believed to come with EMUI 5 on board that is based on the new Android 7.0 Nougat. However, it remains to be seen it the rumors surrounding the Huawei Mate S2 and Huawei Mate 9 are correct. With the partnership of Leica and Huawei for the P9, there is likely a chance that another team up would happen.
Huawei is yet to confirm the final release date of the new Huawei Mate S2 and Huawei Mate 9, although there are speculations that both handsets may be released later this year, Tech Times reported.
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