The Huawei Mate 10 Lite, released in November 2017, was positioned as a mid-range smartphone that balanced performance, design, and affordability. Also marketed under different names like Huawei Nova 2i, Huawei G10, Huawei Maimang 6, and Honor 9i, it gained popularity across Asia, Europe, and Africa. With its 18:9 FullView display, quad-camera setup, and solid Kirin 659 processor, the device catered to users looking for modern smartphone features without a flagship price tag.
Despite being discontinued, the Mate 10 Lite remains memorable for being one of Huawei’s most versatile devices of its time, offering a 5.9-inch FHD+ display, dual rear and dual front cameras, and a reliable 3340 mAh battery. It was built with a metal body, ran on Android Nougat upgradable to Oreo, and was designed for users seeking stylish looks with dependable performance.
Huawei Mate 10 Lite Full Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Smartphone |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced Oct 2017, Released Nov 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body / Build | 156.2 × 75.2 × 7.5 mm, 164 g, Glass front, Aluminum back & frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Dual SIM |
| Display | 5.9″ IPS LCD, 1080 × 2160 px, 18:9 ratio, ~409 ppi |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to 8.0 Oreo, EMUI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Memory | 64 GB, 4 GB RAM, microSDXC (shared SIM slot), eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | Dual: 16 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth), PDAF, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video (Rear) | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | Dual: 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth), 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 (aptX), GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Sensors | Rear-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable |
| Colors | Graphite Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue |
| Models | RNE-L21, L22, L01, L02, L11, L23, L03, AL00 |
| Price | ~190 EUR |
| Performance | GeekBench: 3603 (v4.4), GFXBench: 2.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: 1852:1 (nominal), 2.654 (sunlight) |
| Audio Test | Noise -89.2dB, Crosstalk -83.8dB |
| Battery Endurance | 76h |
Performance and Software
The Huawei Mate 10 Lite delivered efficient performance powered by the Kirin 659 chipset, paired with 4 GB RAM. It was shipped with Android 7.0 Nougat and upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo, running EMUI 5.1 for added customization. The device handled multitasking and mid-range gaming smoothly, though it was not aimed at heavy gaming.
Camera and Multimedia
One of its standout features was the quad-camera setup: 16 MP + 2 MP at the back for detailed photos with depth effects, and 13 MP + 2 MP front cameras for enhanced selfies. Combined with Huawei’s AI processing, it became one of the earliest Huawei devices marketed as a “selfie phone.” The 5.9-inch Full HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio made it ideal for video playback and web browsing.
Battery and Connectivity
The 3340 mAh battery offered reliable endurance with up to 76 hours endurance rating under moderate use. Its connectivity suite included 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and FM radio, though it missed out on NFC. The presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD expansion made it convenient for media lovers.
