Huawei Mate 10 The Huawei Mate 10 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 970 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2017).
2017 · Mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.9" · 150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (5.93 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Chipset Kirin 970 (10 nm)
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Main Camera 12 MP · Laser AF
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Smooth Kirin 970 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ Sharp 499 PPI screen
✓ 5.9" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
✓ 5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗ 12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, October. Released 2017, November
Also Known As
Versions: ALP-L09 (Single SIM); ALP-L29 (Dual SIM); ALP-AL00 (China)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 970 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10.2
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
499 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,000 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging
22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
186g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (5.93 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Mocha Brown, Black, Champagne Gold, Pink Gold
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Huawei Mate 10 support 5G?› No, the Huawei Mate 10 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Huawei Mate 10 have NFC?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 10 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Huawei Mate 10 support wireless charging?› No, the Huawei Mate 10 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Huawei Mate 10 support fast charging?› Yes, up to 5W (22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min).
Is the Huawei Mate 10 waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Huawei Mate 10 is rated IP53 — IP53 dust protected and water resistant (vertical water sprays).
Does the Huawei Mate 10 have expandable storage?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 10 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Huawei Mate 10 support dual SIM?› The Huawei Mate 10 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Huawei Mate 10 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 10 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Huawei Mate 10 have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 10 has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Huawei Mate 10 ship with?› The Huawei Mate 10 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10.2.
What type of USB port does the Huawei Mate 10 use?› The Huawei Mate 10 uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
Does the Huawei Mate 10 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Huawei Mate 10 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Huawei Mate 10 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Huawei Mate 10 has 4.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
