Huawei Mate 9, the newest flagship device from the Chinese networking and telecommunication company, promises top of the line specs such as a dual camera setup and a pre-installed app the offers access to Amazon's Alexa. A successor to the impressive Mate 8, the new phablet does not disappoint. Below is a roundup of some features and specs, including the price point of Huawei Mate 9.

Available starting Jan. 6 in the United States, Huawei Mate 9 is the first phone that comes with a pre-installed digital assistant app, allowing users the convenience of performing tasks with the help of Alexa. Amazon's Alexa reportedly offers assistance in simple daily tasks such as alarm setting, weather checks and those similar features offered by Apple's Siri. Those who have already purchased the device with no pre-installed Alexa prior to the U.S. release will receive an over-the-air update that will carry the said app, The Verge reported.

As for the specs, the significant change that Huawei implemented on the Mate 9 is the upgraded camera system. Equipped with a second generation Leica dual camera, the phablet produces a more detailed image, Digital Trends reported. Additionally, users may also opt to use the monochrome camera in taking artistic black and white photographs.

Apart from the camera, Huawei Mate 9 also boasts its large 4000maH battery with power saving feature. This reportedly allows the phone to operate for up to two days on 4G, which of course, depends on the actual usage. Moreover, the manufacturer also embedded a SuperCharge technology that is believed to provide a full day's battery life by safely charging the device for only 20 minutes.

Huawei Mate 9 ships with Android 7.0 Nougat and supports Google's Daydream VR. supports Google's Daydream VR. For $600, users may enjoy the new Huawei flagship phablet with 6-inch Full HD screen resolution that comes with 64GB storage capacity. It has 4GB of RAM and is powered by the company's own Kirin 960 processor.