The Huawei Mate 10 Pro was launched in November 2017 as Huawei’s premium flagship, offering a refined design and cutting-edge features. It stood out with its OLED HDR10 display, Leica dual-lens camera system, and IP67 water resistance, making it a true competitor in the high-end smartphone market. With its slim glass-and-metal design and focus on performance, it became one of Huawei’s most celebrated flagships.
Running on the Kirin 970 chipset, the Mate 10 Pro was powered by AI-driven performance, backed by 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 storage options. A 4000 mAh battery with SuperCharge technology ensured long-lasting endurance, while dual Leica cameras and strong audio features cemented its reputation as a multimedia powerhouse.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro Full Phone Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Phone |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced Oct 2017, Released Nov 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body / Build | 154.2 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm, 178 g, Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single Nano-SIM (BLA-L09) or Dual Nano-SIM (BLA-L29, BLA-AL00) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (1m for 30 min) |
| Display | 6.0″ OLED HDR10, 1080 × 2160 px, 18:9 (~402 ppi) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10.2 |
| Chipset | Kirin 970 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP12 |
| Memory / Storage | 64 GB 4 GB RAM, 128 GB 6 GB RAM, UFS 2.1, No card slot |
| Rear Camera | Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 27mm wide, PDAF, OIS + 20 MP B/W, f/1.6 |
| Camera Features | Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm wide, AF, 1080p video |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, 32-bit/384kHz audio, No 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C 3.1 OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Other Features | NFC, Infrared port, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, barometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable, 22.5W SuperCharge (58% in 30 min) |
| Colors | Midnight Blue, Titanium Gray, Mocha Brown, Pink Gold |
| Models | BLA-L09, BLA-L29, BLA-AL00, BLA-A09, BLA-TL00 |
| Approx. Price (at launch) | ~ EUR 450 |
Design and Display
The Mate 10 Pro carried a sleek glass and metal design, enhanced with IP67 water resistance. Its 6.0-inch OLED HDR10 display delivered vivid colors, deep contrasts, and immersive visuals for media and gaming. The removal of the headphone jack emphasized Huawei’s focus on modern smartphone design.
Performance and Storage
Powered by the Kirin 970 processor with AI capabilities, the Mate 10 Pro was built for fast multitasking and smooth gaming. With options of 64 GB/4 GB RAM and 128 GB/6 GB RAM, users enjoyed powerful storage and performance, although there was no microSD expansion.
Camera and Multimedia
The dual Leica cameras (12 MP RGB + 20 MP monochrome) offered sharp photography with excellent low-light performance, OIS, and 4K recording. The 8 MP front camera with autofocus captured detailed selfies. Combined with stereo speakers and Hi-Fi audio, the Mate 10 Pro excelled as a multimedia device.
Battery and Connectivity
Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, the phone supported 22.5W SuperCharge, providing 58% charge in just 30 minutes. It also offered dual SIM support, NFC, USB-C 3.1, and an infrared port, making it versatile for global users.
