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Huawei Mate 10 phone review — specs and Genze score

Huawei Mate 10 Specifications

Versions: ALP-L09 (Single SIM); ALP-L29 (Dual SIM); ALP-AL00 (China)

Huawei

Released 2017, Oct 15

4 GB RAM · Kirin 970 (10 nm)

  • 186g, 8.2mm thickness
  • Android 8.0, up to Android 10, EMUI 10.2
  • 64GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 7.8
Display 5.4
Performance 4.5
Camera 7.1
Body 6
Gaming 4.9
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.5/10

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Quick specifications

5.9"

1440x2560 pixels

20MP

2160p

4GB RAM

Kirin 970

4000mAh

23W

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5.5 /10
Performance 4.5/10
Battery 7.8/10
Display 5.4/10
Camera 7.1/10
Body 6/10
Gaming 4.9/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
10 nm 2.40 GHz BT 4.2 2017

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
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
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40 - ALP-L09, ALP-L29
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Announced 2017, October. Released 2017, November
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (5.93 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight 186 g (6.56 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM ?? Nano-SIM
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
??? IP53 dust protected and water resistant

(vertical water sprays)
Type IPS LCD, HDR10
Size 5.9 inches, 95.6 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~499 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
OS Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10.2
Chipset Kirin 970 (10 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G72 MP12
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM
??? UFS 2.1
Dual 12 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25??m, PDAF, OIS

20 MP B/W, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
Features Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4??m, AF
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 32-bit/384kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Type Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min
Colors Mocha Brown, Black, Champagne Gold, Pink Gold
Models ALP-L29, ALP-L09, ALP-AL00, ALP-TL00
Price About 230 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 214037 (v7)

GeekBench: 6625 (v4.4)

GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display Contrast ratio: 1383:1 (nominal), 2.742 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 90dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 84dB
Audio quality Noise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 87h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Huawei Mate 10 worth buying in 2026?

Huawei Mate 10 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Huawei Mate 10?

Huawei Mate 10 has a 4,000 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Huawei Mate 10 have?

Huawei Mate 10 features a 5.90-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

Is Huawei Mate 10 water resistant?

Huawei Mate 10 is rated IP53. Always follow manufacturer guidance for liquids and dust exposure.

How much RAM does Huawei Mate 10 have?

Huawei Mate 10 is available with 4 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Huawei Mate 10?

Genze rates Huawei Mate 10 5.5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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