
Overall Score
40.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3562)40.2
Performance(#2781)74.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4213)26.2
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#3794)52.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 10 Lite features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 156.2 x 75.2 x 7.5 mm and weighing 164g.
- Its 5.9-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a sharp image quality at approximately 409 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 659 chipset and an octa-core CPU, the phone delivers decent performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera setup includes a 16 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera lacks a dedicated selfie sensor.
- With a 3340 mAh battery, it supports standard charging but no wireless options.
- The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradeable to Android 8.0 Oreo, with EMUI 5.1 providing a customized user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
- It does not support 5G or NFC, and lacks stereo speakers.
- The Mate 10 Lite is available in Graphite Black, Prestige Gold, and Aurora Blue.
- Overall, it combines solid build quality with reliable performance and a functional camera system.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Nova 2i, Nova2i (Malaysia), Huawei Maimang 6 (China), Huawei Honor 9i (India), Huawei G10
Display
Size5.9"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 659 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T830 MP2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3340 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions156.2 x 75.2 x 7.5 mm (6.15 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight164 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsGraphite Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 5.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass