[Androidme2018]- This year, Huawei is bringing us its 2017 flagship, the P10, the fifth successor to the Ascend P6. With a 5.1-inch display and dual camera in addition to an elegant finish and a powerful processor, will it be able to conquer the market? Read on as we try to answer that very question in our review.
How does the Huawei P10's camera compare to other popular phone cameras?
Could the Huawei P10 be a Samsung killer?
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Release Date and Price
Design and Build Quality
Display
Software
Performance
Audio
Camera
Battery
Technical Specifications
Final Verdict
Rating
Good
✓Quality workmanship
✓Ergonomic
✓Ultra-fast fingerprint scanner
✓Fast and smooth software
Bad
✕Missing an IP67/68 certification
✕Battery
Lowest price: Huawei P10
Best price $396.85 Check Offer
Huawei P10 release date and price
Huawei presented its P10 device in February at the Mobile World Congress 2017. The P10 will inititally be available in Graphite Black, Mystic Silver and Prestige Gold but should eventually also be available in the new Dazzling Blue variant.
Inside the Huawei P10 box. / © AndroidPIT
In the box, which opens outwards on both sides from the middle, there is a set of earphones (that looks just like the earbuds made by Apple), a 4.5V-5A SuperCharge charger, a USB type-C cable and the usual SIM and microSD card tool - all in addition to the actual device of course, which is covered by a transparent protective film.
Huawei P10 design and build quality
The back of the phone reveals the most obvious change from the P9: the fingerprint scanner has been moved to the front of the P10 and the back has been split into two sections. There is a narrow strip across the top containing the dual camera beside the flash and the area beneath is a matt housing that has the Huawei logo and the phone model number. The back of the P10 actually alludes to the iPhone in my opinion.
The rear of the phone is reminiscent of the new iPhone
Overall, the back of the phone is nice but fingerprints show up quite obviously, like on the display - a top tip though, the silver variant masks the fingerprints better than the other color variants.
The P10 has smoother corners than the P9. / © AndroidPIT
Upon closer inspection, the antennas are also on the back on the phone. These are very cleverly thought out as they are barely noticeable, subtly hidden around the camera module and along the bottom edge of the phone, unlike on some of the P10's competitors.
The antennas are well camouflaged in the Huawei P10, disappearing around the camera and along the bottom edge
The front of the phone is protected with Gorilla Glass 5. In addition to the front camera lens is an ambient light sensor and the speaker for phone calls, as well as an oval-shaped fingerprint scanner, which can also be used to navigate through the display.
Fingerprints show up more obviously on the black Huawei P10. / © AndroidPIT
I must admit that at first, I wasn't particularly overjoyed with the decision to move the scanner to the front because to me, the P9 was a very comfortable phone. But, after trying it out, my position was swayed because it's fast as lightning and it's easy to use if the phone is lying on a surface, for example on the table. Unfortunately, it does get a little in the way if you try to take a selfie.
The fingerprint reader is located on the front of the Huawei P10. / © AndroidPIT
The volume control and the power buttons are located along the right side of the phone - you can feel and see these buttons thanks to the different texture on them and the red coloring. The left side has micro SD and nano SIM card ports. On the bottom, like on the P9, there is a speaker, a USB type-C port and the mini-jack for headphones.
The Huawei P10 doesn't have IP 67/68 certification
Another P10 variant has what's called a Hyper Diamond Cut finish. This model was made using technology that contains diamond dust in the final polish. The outside of the smartphone is made of thousands of tiny pyramids that play with the light to create particular reflections. This process makes the back of the phone more hardy and robust, allowing this device to stand out among its competitors.
The power button is red on the Huawei P10. / © AndroidPIT
In general, the P10 has an elegant body that is nice to touch and is easy to use one-handed thanks to its thickness (or thinness) of 6.98 mm. Holding it, it feels sturdy. Admittedly, a negative point for me is I don't like how the P10 looks like its design is based on the latest iPhone. I also don’t like that Huawei decided against the IP67/IP68 certification, which at this point I would have expected to be a given since all its main rivals opted to have it, for example the LG G6.
Huawei P10 display
The 5.1-inch display of the Huawei P10 offers full HD resolution with 432 PPI and an IPS pannel, which the last generation had as well. The P10 doesn't support virtual reality unfortunately so if you're are particularly keen on getting Google Daydream, you'll have to go with a different device like the Lenovo Moto Z or the Google Pixel.
You can choose if you want capacitive buttons or not
The display is bright, even in direct sunlight. The colors are vibrant and clear, although the black isn't as pure as you'd expect to find on an AMOLED display. The panel offers good viewing angles, although there is now the fingerprint scanner on the front. Just like the Mate 9, the Honor 8, and the P9 with the Nougat update, you can now activate eye protection to reduce eye fatigue at night.
The Huawei P10 has an IPS panel with full HD resolution. / © AndroidPIT
If you choose to use the fingerprint scanner to navigate, you'll have more space on the display but otherwise, you can always opt for the classic capacitive buttons. To activate these, go to Settings> Navigation keys> Virtual navigation bar.
In the display menu, you can change the temperature of the color and activate eye protection. / © AndroidPIT
Huawei P10 software
The Huawei P10 comes with Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.1, the updated version of Huawei's software. However, EMUI is more than just a software interface: the Chinese manufacturer has added significant improvements to the system in terms of optimizing Machine Learning as well as the RAM and internal memory. As background information, this involves the system analyzing how you use your phone and learns which app(s) needs to be ready to be used. This whole process takes place on the device, offline and guarantees long-term performance.
In general, the system works flawlessly and efficiently
Like for the Huawei Mate 9, the P10 includes all the innovations introduced by EMUI 5.0 and Android Nougat. This includes App twin (which allows you to use two WhatsApp and Facebook accounts on the same device), the ability to activate/deactivate the App drawer, smart notification management, suggestions within the setting menu, and other possibilities that you'll discover in our article on Nougat and EMUI 5.0 on the Huawei P9. Plus, we also have options like one-handed use, although I have to say, this function didn't always respond efficiently.
App twin allows you to have two WhatsApp accounts. / © AndroidPIT
What distinguishes EMUI 5.1 from the 5.0 version available on the Mate 9 and the P9 is the camera's software, which has been improved and integrates a new GoPro photo album. Another popular video-editing app, Quik, is also pre-installed on the P10. Through these collaborations, you can create videos that incorporate all your photos, which you can then easily share on social media.
Huawei and GoPro have joined forces through the Quik app. / © AndroidPIT
The fingerprint scanner is fast but it doesn't work as a physical button. You can configure it to unlock your device and for other functions such as recent apps and the back button. You'll need to get used to this new way of navigating, though honestly, you'll pick it up in no time as it's very intuitive.
On the other hand, it's worth highlighting the available gesture commands. For example, you can divide the screen in two by simply drawing a line down the middle. As always, the software has personalized options such as new backgrounds (albeit not very exciting ones, as is always the case with default options), widgets and transitions.
In addition to Google apps, some of Huawei's services come pre-installed (Hicare, Wellbeing, HiGame, Themes, Phone management), as well as Tripadvisor, Instagram and Twitter. However, you can uninstall these if you don't want them there. If you have an iPhone or a Huawei phone, it'll be much easier to transfer your data to your new P10 through the Clone app.
Phone Clone
Different customization options are available in the Huawei P10's themes. / © AndroidPIT
In general, the system works smoothly. Compared to older versions of the software, it's much cleaner and more mature.
I should mention that I received this phone the day of the launch event and it's already been optimized since. In the time I've had it, there was one small update of 246 MB, which didn't add anything new.
Huawei P10 performance
From a hardware standpoint, the P10 doesn't differ much more than the Mate 9. They both come equipped with a Kirin 960 octa-core 2.4 GHz processor with 4 GB of RAM, LPDDR4 and 64 GB of internal memory, which can be increased with a micro SD card. The graphics are run by an octa-core GPU Mali-MP8 and it also supports API Vulkan.
The fluidity of the system is undeniable. Multi-tasking doesn't have any downsides either. When it comes to games with demanding graphics, such as Real Racing 3, you can see where Vulkan shines. In the first versions of the system, there was some lag when we received notifications but it seems to have been solved with a small update.
As you can see from benchmark tests, the P10 isn't very different from the P9:
3D Mark Sling Shot ES 3.13D Mark Sling Shot ES 3.03D Mark Ice Storm Unlimited ES 2.0Geekbench CPU - single coreGeekbench CPU - multicorePC Mark Work PerformancePC Mark StorageGoogle Octane 2.0
Huawei P102033262728128191360326194-9004
Huawei Mate 92093230825392193056047675710610935
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge1977236230310201862485077460710292
Google Pixel255933292770215743980526350768791
The antennas for mobile connect have been improved as well. They now come with LTE cat. 12 with a 600 Mbit/s capacity, doubling the maximum speed. The P10 comes with Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO, which improves your connection while you move and around obstacles and it supports the standard 802.11ac as well (11ad is not supported unfortunately). Bluetooth is supported up to version 4.2 as well as NFC.
For daily tasks, the speed and connections are incredible. Even when I used the phone under demanding conditions, playing games and other demanding apps, I didn't come across any problems either.
Huawei P10 audio
The Huawei P10 only has one mono speaker located on the bottom of the phone. To really get the most out of music playback, you can use the earphones included in the box, which are actually quite good.
Maximum volume is loud and clear, as much during phone calls as during video calls. With games or videos, the mono speaker does a decent job but you might miss hearing different things in each ear.
Huawei P10 camera
The rear camera on the Huawei P10 has the same characteristics as the one on the Huawei Mate 9 - a 20 MP camera with monochromatic resolution and another 12 MP (f/2.2) color-sensitive camera without optical image stabilizer. For the first time, all three cameras (front and back) come with Leica lenses.
The Huawei P10 inherited the round camera from the Mate 9. / © AndroidPIT
The selfie camera on the Huawei P10 focuses on a fixed distance and comes with 8 MP and f/1.9. If you prefer a front autofocus, we'd recommend the P10 Plus, which comes with that option. The aperture of the front camera is f/1.9. For groufies (group selfies), there's a way to open the capture angle even wider.
The camera's software has been optimized compared to the Mate 9
You can download new modes. / © AndroidPIT
The main camera has Summarit range lenses, an aperture of f/2.2 and hybrid zoom. You can zoom at 2x without losing quality. The system uses the resolution difference between the sensors. Only the 12 MP sensor comes with optical image stabilizer.
The camera's software has been improved from the Mate 9 and they've introduced a new portrait mode that can be used with both cameras, but you obviously get better results with the rear camera.
Photos taken with the P10 compared to other devices (LG G6 or Pixel) are a bit duller and less detailed
When lighting conditions aren't very good, colors are slightly changed, but this is a problem we find on several other devices as well. The beauty mode has also been improved to recognize "Caucasian" skin tones and adjust them to beauty standards.
Pixel produces a more detailed images. / © AndroidPIT
In general, when taking daytime photos with good lighting, the pictures came out with crisp detail and color fidelity. When the sun starts going down and light starts disappearing, colors and details start to change. If we compare photos from the P10 to those of the LG G6, the latter offers a better photo.
The Huawei P10 photo is a bit more dull than the LG G6. / © AndroidPIT
In the following images, you can see how the noise increases depending on the ISO. With higher ISO, noise is so high that the image quality is severely affected.
Photos taken with high ISO values are next to useless. / © AndroidPIT
In summary, the Huawei P10 camera is good but there are three or four smartphones out there that have better cameras, like the Google Pixel or the LG G6. Despite that, the P10 doesn't disappoint and users have a large range of effects and filters to play with.
Huawei P10 review photo album
Huawei P10 battery
The battery has been improved with respect to the P9, reaching 3,200 mAh in the Huawei P10. Thanks to the quick charge from the SuperCharge, 30 minutes will get your battery up to 50%.
In the PC Mark Battery test with Wi-Fi deactivated, SIM inserted and brightness at 50 %, the P10 lasted 7 hours and 51 minutes
The battery is capable of offering a full day of checking emails, making calls, looking at Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, playing a few tracks on Crossy Road and Real Racing 3 as well as watching some videos. Under more intensive use, you'll have to charge it overnight. I was expecting a bit more from the P10 in terms of battery life but the software isn't the last version that will reach the market and there could still be improvements.
Battery saving modes. / © AndroidPIT
In the settings menu, you can activate energy-saving modes "Economical" or "Ultra", which is recommended if your battery is almost dead and you need to keep your phone alive. This function limits the background apps by decreasing or deactivating visual/audio functions and deactivating background email syncing. Huawei also offers the option to decrease resolution to increase battery life.
Huawei P10 technical specifications
Dimensions:145.3 x 69.3 x 6.98 mm
Weight:145 g
Battery size:3200 mAh
Screen size:5.1 in
Display technology:LCD
Screen:1920 x 1080 pixels (432 ppi)
Front camera:8 megapixels
Rear camera:20 megapixels
Flashlight:Dual-LED
Android version:7.0 - Nougat
User interface:Huawei EMUI
RAM:4 GB
Internal storage:64 GB
Removable storage:microSD
Chipset:HiSilicon Kirin 960
Number of cores:8
Max. clock speed:2.4 GHz
Connectivity:HSPA, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
Final verdict
The P10 is a decent smartphone. Although it can't claim to be original, its design is elegant and ergonomic and it comes with a few perks. Having the P10 in your hand is a pleasure and during daily use, it doesn't lack in performance.
The camera leaves a bit to be desired when lighting conditions aren't ideal, especially when compared with better devices that are already available on the market. The battery will get you through the day with normal usage, but we're hoping that with future updates, it will gain even more life. In general, the P10 is a good device that handles daily tasks without problems, but it doesn't really stand out for any particular feature. It's a shame it doesn't have IP68 certification either.
If you have a P9, it's probably not worth it to change your device completely, however, the P10 is an improvement.
Huawei P10
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How does the Huawei P10's camera compare to other popular phone cameras?
Could the Huawei P10 be a Samsung killer?
Jump directly to:
Release Date and Price
Design and Build Quality
Display
Software
Performance
Audio
Camera
Battery
Technical Specifications
Final Verdict
Rating
Good
✓Quality workmanship
✓Ergonomic
✓Ultra-fast fingerprint scanner
✓Fast and smooth software
Bad
✕Missing an IP67/68 certification
✕Battery
Lowest price: Huawei P10
Best price $396.85 Check Offer
Huawei P10 release date and price
Huawei presented its P10 device in February at the Mobile World Congress 2017. The P10 will inititally be available in Graphite Black, Mystic Silver and Prestige Gold but should eventually also be available in the new Dazzling Blue variant.
Inside the Huawei P10 box. / © AndroidPIT
In the box, which opens outwards on both sides from the middle, there is a set of earphones (that looks just like the earbuds made by Apple), a 4.5V-5A SuperCharge charger, a USB type-C cable and the usual SIM and microSD card tool - all in addition to the actual device of course, which is covered by a transparent protective film.
Huawei P10 design and build quality
The back of the phone reveals the most obvious change from the P9: the fingerprint scanner has been moved to the front of the P10 and the back has been split into two sections. There is a narrow strip across the top containing the dual camera beside the flash and the area beneath is a matt housing that has the Huawei logo and the phone model number. The back of the P10 actually alludes to the iPhone in my opinion.
The rear of the phone is reminiscent of the new iPhone
Overall, the back of the phone is nice but fingerprints show up quite obviously, like on the display - a top tip though, the silver variant masks the fingerprints better than the other color variants.
The P10 has smoother corners than the P9. / © AndroidPIT
Upon closer inspection, the antennas are also on the back on the phone. These are very cleverly thought out as they are barely noticeable, subtly hidden around the camera module and along the bottom edge of the phone, unlike on some of the P10's competitors.
The antennas are well camouflaged in the Huawei P10, disappearing around the camera and along the bottom edge
The front of the phone is protected with Gorilla Glass 5. In addition to the front camera lens is an ambient light sensor and the speaker for phone calls, as well as an oval-shaped fingerprint scanner, which can also be used to navigate through the display.
Fingerprints show up more obviously on the black Huawei P10. / © AndroidPIT
I must admit that at first, I wasn't particularly overjoyed with the decision to move the scanner to the front because to me, the P9 was a very comfortable phone. But, after trying it out, my position was swayed because it's fast as lightning and it's easy to use if the phone is lying on a surface, for example on the table. Unfortunately, it does get a little in the way if you try to take a selfie.
The fingerprint reader is located on the front of the Huawei P10. / © AndroidPIT
The volume control and the power buttons are located along the right side of the phone - you can feel and see these buttons thanks to the different texture on them and the red coloring. The left side has micro SD and nano SIM card ports. On the bottom, like on the P9, there is a speaker, a USB type-C port and the mini-jack for headphones.
The Huawei P10 doesn't have IP 67/68 certification
Another P10 variant has what's called a Hyper Diamond Cut finish. This model was made using technology that contains diamond dust in the final polish. The outside of the smartphone is made of thousands of tiny pyramids that play with the light to create particular reflections. This process makes the back of the phone more hardy and robust, allowing this device to stand out among its competitors.
The power button is red on the Huawei P10. / © AndroidPIT
In general, the P10 has an elegant body that is nice to touch and is easy to use one-handed thanks to its thickness (or thinness) of 6.98 mm. Holding it, it feels sturdy. Admittedly, a negative point for me is I don't like how the P10 looks like its design is based on the latest iPhone. I also don’t like that Huawei decided against the IP67/IP68 certification, which at this point I would have expected to be a given since all its main rivals opted to have it, for example the LG G6.
Huawei P10 display
The 5.1-inch display of the Huawei P10 offers full HD resolution with 432 PPI and an IPS pannel, which the last generation had as well. The P10 doesn't support virtual reality unfortunately so if you're are particularly keen on getting Google Daydream, you'll have to go with a different device like the Lenovo Moto Z or the Google Pixel.
You can choose if you want capacitive buttons or not
The display is bright, even in direct sunlight. The colors are vibrant and clear, although the black isn't as pure as you'd expect to find on an AMOLED display. The panel offers good viewing angles, although there is now the fingerprint scanner on the front. Just like the Mate 9, the Honor 8, and the P9 with the Nougat update, you can now activate eye protection to reduce eye fatigue at night.
The Huawei P10 has an IPS panel with full HD resolution. / © AndroidPIT
If you choose to use the fingerprint scanner to navigate, you'll have more space on the display but otherwise, you can always opt for the classic capacitive buttons. To activate these, go to Settings> Navigation keys> Virtual navigation bar.
In the display menu, you can change the temperature of the color and activate eye protection. / © AndroidPIT
Huawei P10 software
The Huawei P10 comes with Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.1, the updated version of Huawei's software. However, EMUI is more than just a software interface: the Chinese manufacturer has added significant improvements to the system in terms of optimizing Machine Learning as well as the RAM and internal memory. As background information, this involves the system analyzing how you use your phone and learns which app(s) needs to be ready to be used. This whole process takes place on the device, offline and guarantees long-term performance.
In general, the system works flawlessly and efficiently
Like for the Huawei Mate 9, the P10 includes all the innovations introduced by EMUI 5.0 and Android Nougat. This includes App twin (which allows you to use two WhatsApp and Facebook accounts on the same device), the ability to activate/deactivate the App drawer, smart notification management, suggestions within the setting menu, and other possibilities that you'll discover in our article on Nougat and EMUI 5.0 on the Huawei P9. Plus, we also have options like one-handed use, although I have to say, this function didn't always respond efficiently.
App twin allows you to have two WhatsApp accounts. / © AndroidPIT
What distinguishes EMUI 5.1 from the 5.0 version available on the Mate 9 and the P9 is the camera's software, which has been improved and integrates a new GoPro photo album. Another popular video-editing app, Quik, is also pre-installed on the P10. Through these collaborations, you can create videos that incorporate all your photos, which you can then easily share on social media.
Huawei and GoPro have joined forces through the Quik app. / © AndroidPIT
The fingerprint scanner is fast but it doesn't work as a physical button. You can configure it to unlock your device and for other functions such as recent apps and the back button. You'll need to get used to this new way of navigating, though honestly, you'll pick it up in no time as it's very intuitive.
On the other hand, it's worth highlighting the available gesture commands. For example, you can divide the screen in two by simply drawing a line down the middle. As always, the software has personalized options such as new backgrounds (albeit not very exciting ones, as is always the case with default options), widgets and transitions.
In addition to Google apps, some of Huawei's services come pre-installed (Hicare, Wellbeing, HiGame, Themes, Phone management), as well as Tripadvisor, Instagram and Twitter. However, you can uninstall these if you don't want them there. If you have an iPhone or a Huawei phone, it'll be much easier to transfer your data to your new P10 through the Clone app.
Phone Clone
Different customization options are available in the Huawei P10's themes. / © AndroidPIT
In general, the system works smoothly. Compared to older versions of the software, it's much cleaner and more mature.
I should mention that I received this phone the day of the launch event and it's already been optimized since. In the time I've had it, there was one small update of 246 MB, which didn't add anything new.
Huawei P10 performance
From a hardware standpoint, the P10 doesn't differ much more than the Mate 9. They both come equipped with a Kirin 960 octa-core 2.4 GHz processor with 4 GB of RAM, LPDDR4 and 64 GB of internal memory, which can be increased with a micro SD card. The graphics are run by an octa-core GPU Mali-MP8 and it also supports API Vulkan.
The fluidity of the system is undeniable. Multi-tasking doesn't have any downsides either. When it comes to games with demanding graphics, such as Real Racing 3, you can see where Vulkan shines. In the first versions of the system, there was some lag when we received notifications but it seems to have been solved with a small update.
As you can see from benchmark tests, the P10 isn't very different from the P9:
3D Mark Sling Shot ES 3.13D Mark Sling Shot ES 3.03D Mark Ice Storm Unlimited ES 2.0Geekbench CPU - single coreGeekbench CPU - multicorePC Mark Work PerformancePC Mark StorageGoogle Octane 2.0
Huawei P102033262728128191360326194-9004
Huawei Mate 92093230825392193056047675710610935
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge1977236230310201862485077460710292
Google Pixel255933292770215743980526350768791
The antennas for mobile connect have been improved as well. They now come with LTE cat. 12 with a 600 Mbit/s capacity, doubling the maximum speed. The P10 comes with Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO, which improves your connection while you move and around obstacles and it supports the standard 802.11ac as well (11ad is not supported unfortunately). Bluetooth is supported up to version 4.2 as well as NFC.
For daily tasks, the speed and connections are incredible. Even when I used the phone under demanding conditions, playing games and other demanding apps, I didn't come across any problems either.
Huawei P10 audio
The Huawei P10 only has one mono speaker located on the bottom of the phone. To really get the most out of music playback, you can use the earphones included in the box, which are actually quite good.
Maximum volume is loud and clear, as much during phone calls as during video calls. With games or videos, the mono speaker does a decent job but you might miss hearing different things in each ear.
Huawei P10 camera
The rear camera on the Huawei P10 has the same characteristics as the one on the Huawei Mate 9 - a 20 MP camera with monochromatic resolution and another 12 MP (f/2.2) color-sensitive camera without optical image stabilizer. For the first time, all three cameras (front and back) come with Leica lenses.
The Huawei P10 inherited the round camera from the Mate 9. / © AndroidPIT
The selfie camera on the Huawei P10 focuses on a fixed distance and comes with 8 MP and f/1.9. If you prefer a front autofocus, we'd recommend the P10 Plus, which comes with that option. The aperture of the front camera is f/1.9. For groufies (group selfies), there's a way to open the capture angle even wider.
The camera's software has been optimized compared to the Mate 9
You can download new modes. / © AndroidPIT
The main camera has Summarit range lenses, an aperture of f/2.2 and hybrid zoom. You can zoom at 2x without losing quality. The system uses the resolution difference between the sensors. Only the 12 MP sensor comes with optical image stabilizer.
The camera's software has been improved from the Mate 9 and they've introduced a new portrait mode that can be used with both cameras, but you obviously get better results with the rear camera.
Photos taken with the P10 compared to other devices (LG G6 or Pixel) are a bit duller and less detailed
When lighting conditions aren't very good, colors are slightly changed, but this is a problem we find on several other devices as well. The beauty mode has also been improved to recognize "Caucasian" skin tones and adjust them to beauty standards.
Pixel produces a more detailed images. / © AndroidPIT
In general, when taking daytime photos with good lighting, the pictures came out with crisp detail and color fidelity. When the sun starts going down and light starts disappearing, colors and details start to change. If we compare photos from the P10 to those of the LG G6, the latter offers a better photo.
The Huawei P10 photo is a bit more dull than the LG G6. / © AndroidPIT
In the following images, you can see how the noise increases depending on the ISO. With higher ISO, noise is so high that the image quality is severely affected.
Photos taken with high ISO values are next to useless. / © AndroidPIT
In summary, the Huawei P10 camera is good but there are three or four smartphones out there that have better cameras, like the Google Pixel or the LG G6. Despite that, the P10 doesn't disappoint and users have a large range of effects and filters to play with.
Huawei P10 review photo album
Huawei P10 battery
The battery has been improved with respect to the P9, reaching 3,200 mAh in the Huawei P10. Thanks to the quick charge from the SuperCharge, 30 minutes will get your battery up to 50%.
In the PC Mark Battery test with Wi-Fi deactivated, SIM inserted and brightness at 50 %, the P10 lasted 7 hours and 51 minutes
The battery is capable of offering a full day of checking emails, making calls, looking at Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, playing a few tracks on Crossy Road and Real Racing 3 as well as watching some videos. Under more intensive use, you'll have to charge it overnight. I was expecting a bit more from the P10 in terms of battery life but the software isn't the last version that will reach the market and there could still be improvements.
Battery saving modes. / © AndroidPIT
In the settings menu, you can activate energy-saving modes "Economical" or "Ultra", which is recommended if your battery is almost dead and you need to keep your phone alive. This function limits the background apps by decreasing or deactivating visual/audio functions and deactivating background email syncing. Huawei also offers the option to decrease resolution to increase battery life.
Huawei P10 technical specifications
Dimensions:145.3 x 69.3 x 6.98 mm
Weight:145 g
Battery size:3200 mAh
Screen size:5.1 in
Display technology:LCD
Screen:1920 x 1080 pixels (432 ppi)
Front camera:8 megapixels
Rear camera:20 megapixels
Flashlight:Dual-LED
Android version:7.0 - Nougat
User interface:Huawei EMUI
RAM:4 GB
Internal storage:64 GB
Removable storage:microSD
Chipset:HiSilicon Kirin 960
Number of cores:8
Max. clock speed:2.4 GHz
Connectivity:HSPA, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
Final verdict
The P10 is a decent smartphone. Although it can't claim to be original, its design is elegant and ergonomic and it comes with a few perks. Having the P10 in your hand is a pleasure and during daily use, it doesn't lack in performance.
The camera leaves a bit to be desired when lighting conditions aren't ideal, especially when compared with better devices that are already available on the market. The battery will get you through the day with normal usage, but we're hoping that with future updates, it will gain even more life. In general, the P10 is a good device that handles daily tasks without problems, but it doesn't really stand out for any particular feature. It's a shame it doesn't have IP68 certification either.
If you have a P9, it's probably not worth it to change your device completely, however, the P10 is an improvement.
Huawei P10
To device database
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
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