Overall Score
60.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#2480)60.7
Performance(#3377)62.5
Camera(#1040)49.9
Display(#5064)70.5
Battery(#3383)51.0
Build(#1381)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 10
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 10 features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm, weighing 186 grams.
- Its 5.9-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 499 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G72 MP12 GPU, complemented by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
- The dual rear camera setup includes a 12 MP main sensor with OIS and a 20 MP monochrome sensor, capable of recording 4K video.
- A 4000 mAh battery supports 22.5W charging, ensuring longevity throughout the day.
- Running on Android 8.0 (upgradable to Android 10) with EMUI 10.2, the software experience is smooth and user-friendly.
- Special features include stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC.
- The device is available in several colors, including Mocha Brown and Champagne Gold.
- Overall, the Huawei Mate 10 combines solid performance, a vibrant display, and a capable camera system.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: ALP-L09 (Single SIM); ALP-L29 (Dual SIM); ALP-AL00 (China)
Display
Size5.9"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~499 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP12
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP B/W, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (5.93 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight186 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMocha Brown, Black, Champagne Gold, Pink Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10.2
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10.2
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes