Huawei Mate 10 Review: Specs, Features & Performance

The Huawei Mate 10, announced on October 16, 2017, and released in November 2017, is a premium flagship smartphone featuring the Kirin 970 AI chipset, Leica – co – engineered dual – rear cameras, a large 5.9 – inch QHD+ display, and a 4000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, targeting users seeking high – end performance, photography, and long – lasting battery life. Below are its detailed English specifications:

1. General Information

Launch Date: Announced October 16, 2017; released November 2017
Model Numbers: ALP – L09 (Single SIM); ALP – L29 (Dual SIM); ALP – AL00 (China)
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo (EMUI 8.0); officially upgradable to Android 10 (EMUI 10.2)
Core Purpose: Flagship performance, professional – grade photography, all – day productivity, and premium user experience

2. Display

Type: 5.9 – inch IPS LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, 499 ppi, 16.7M colors, 60Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels (QHD+), ~81.6% screen – to – body ratio
Features: Sunlight readability enhancement, color calibration options, multi – touch support (10 – point)

3. Performance & Memory

Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (octa – core: 4×2.36 GHz Cortex – A73+4×1.84 GHz Cortex – A53)+Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI – driven tasks
GPU: ARM Mali – G72 MP12, optimized for 3D gaming and 4K video playback
RAM: 4GB/6GB LPDDR4X (1866 MHz), enabling seamless multitasking of apps and games
Storage: 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1; microSDXC (up to 256GB, shared SIM slot on dual – SIM models)
AI Features: NPU – powered scene recognition, AI – enhanced photography, and app optimization

4. Camera

Rear Dual Camera (Leica Co – engineered): 12MP (f/1.6, 27mm wide, 1/2.9″, 1.25μm, PDAF, laser AF, OIS)+20MP monochrome (f/1.6, 27mm wide, 1/2.7″), dual – LED dual – tone flash, panorama, HDR; video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 26mm wide, 1/3.2″, 1.4μm, AF; video: 1080p@30fps, HDR, portrait mode

5. Connectivity

Network: GSM/HSPA/LTE – A Pro (4G); LTE Cat 18 (1200 Mbps download, 150 Mbps upload)
WLAN: Wi – Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual – band), Wi – Fi Direct, Wi – Fi hotspot, MIMO
Bluetooth: 4.2 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE for high – quality audio streaming
Ports: USB Type – C 3.1 (data/charging, DisplayPort, USB – OTG); 3.5mm audio jack
Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou with A – GPS for precise positioning
Other: NFC (mobile payments), IR blaster, active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
SIM: Nano – SIM (4FF) x1 (single – SIM) or x2 (dual – SIM, hybrid slot)

6. Battery & Power

Type: Non – removable 4000 mAh Li – Po battery
Charging: 22.5W Huawei SuperCharge (wired); no wireless charging
Battery Life: Up to 22h talk time, ~528h standby (typical); endurance rating ~90h

7. Design & Physical Specs

Dimensions: 150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (5.93 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 186g (6.56 oz) with battery
Build: Aluminum frame, glass front/back, IP53 water/dust resistance
Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Rose Gold, Silver

8. Software & Features

UI: EMUI 8.0 (based on Android 8.0), with AI – powered features, app drawer, and customization options
Security: Rear – mounted fingerprint sensor (capacitive), face unlock (2D), device encryption
Multimedia: 32 – bit/384kHz audio, Dolby Atmos, FM radio not supported