Huawei unveils P9 and P9 Plus smartphones to take on iPhone and Galaxy

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Chinese manufacturer Huawei has unveiled its latest attempt to take on smartphone giants Samsung and Apple, betting on dual cameras and premium design with its new flagship Android phones.

The two phones, the 5.2in P9 and 5.5in P9 Plus, are thin, made of aluminium and have narrow bezels around their Corning Gorilla Glass 4-protected screens. They are a step up in design and quality for Huawei.