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Huawei Mate 10 vs Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL: Specs comparison

by Peter Kostadinov / Oct 16, 2017, 8:36 AM

Huawei Mate 10 vs Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL: Specs comparison

The Huawei Mate 10 is now official, aiming to disrupt the space.

With Android 8.0 Oreo right out of the box, top-end hardware, and intriguing software features on board, the Mate 10 is a device that's worthy of your attention if you're on the market for a new life companion.

But how does it compare against the iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL, two of its fiercest rivals?

Well, it's hard to sum things up in a single sentence or so, which is why we're giving you the full scope by comparing the specs of all three right here, right now:

Front view
Side view

Huawei Mate 10

Dimensions

5.93 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches

150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm

Weight

6.56 oz (186 g)

Apple iPhone X

Dimensions

5.65 x 2.79 x 0.3 inches

143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm

Weight

6.14 oz (174 g)

Google Pixel 2 XL

Dimensions

6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches

157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm

Weight

6.17 oz (175 g)

Huawei Mate 10

Dimensions

5.93 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches

150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm

Weight

6.56 oz (186 g)

Apple iPhone X

Dimensions

5.65 x 2.79 x 0.3 inches

143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm

Weight

6.14 oz (174 g)

Google Pixel 2 XL

Dimensions

6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches

157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm

Weight

6.17 oz (175 g)

To see the phones in real size or compare them with other models, visit our Visual Phone Size Comparison page

Huawei Mate 10 vs Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL

Display

Display size

5.9 inches

5.8 inches

6.0 inches

Resolution

1440 x 2560 pixels

1125 x 2436 pixels

1440 x 2880 pixels

Pixel density

499 ppi

459 ppi

537 ppi

Technology

IPS LCD

OLED

P-OLED

Screen-to-body ratio

81.69 %

82.35 %

76.66 %

Colors

16 777 216

Peak brightness

730 cd/m2 (nit)

625 cd/m2 (nit)

Camera

Rear

Yes

Main camera

12 megapixels

12.2 megapixels

Hardware Features

Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor

Specifications

Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.9"; Pixel size: 1.25 μm

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Second camera

20 megapixels

12 megapixels

Hardware Features

Black and White, Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Specifications

Aperture size: F1.6; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.7"; Pixel size: 1 μm

Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm

Flash

Dual LED

Quad LED

Dual LED

Software Features

Digital image stabilization, Manual focus, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Night mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Night mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

Features

Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing

Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing

Optical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing

Front

8 megapixels

7 megapixels

8 megapixels

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Design

Dimensions

5.93 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches (150.5 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm)

5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)

6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches (157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm)

Weight

6.56 oz (186 g)

6.14 oz (174 g)

6.17 oz (175 g)

Materials

Back: Glass; Frame: Metal

Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel

Back: Aluminum, Glass

Resistance

Splash, Dust

Water, Dust

IP certified

IP 53

IP 67

Biometrics

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

3D Face unlock

Fingerprint (touch)

Hardware & Performance

System chip

HiSilicon Kirin 970

Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998

Processor

Octa-core, 2360 MHz, ARM Cortex-A73 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 10 nm

Hexa-core, 2390 MHz, Monsoon and Mistral, 64-bit, 10 nm

Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm

GPU

Mali-G72 MP12

Apple 3-core GPU

Adreno 540

RAM

4 GB LPDDR4

3 GB LPDDR4

4 GB LPDDR4

Storage expansion

Slot Type

microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

OS

Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Huawei Emotion UI

iOS (12.x, 11.x)

Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo)

Battery

Capacity

4000 mAh

2716 mAh

3520 mAh

Talk time

23.00 hours

Stand-by time

21.0 days (505 hours)

Talk time (3G)

25.00 hours

21.00 hours

Music playback

80.00 hours

60.00 hours

Video playback

22.00 hours

13.00 hours

Cellular

LTE (FDD)

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66

LTE (TDD)

Bands 39

Bands 38, 39, 40, 41

Bands 38, 40, 41

UMTS

800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

GSM

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

CDMA

800, 1900 MHz

Data

LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

LTE-A Cat 15/5 (800/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS

Connectivity

Mobile Payment

Huawei Pay

Apple Pay

Multimedia

Screen mirroring

Wireless screen share

Shopping information

MSRP price

$ 1149

$ 949

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6 Comments

1. worldpeace

Posts: 3099; Member since: Apr 15, 2016

Slim bezels and front FPscanner. More choice is always a good thing :D

posted on Oct 16, 2017, 8:42 AM 0

4. danny_a2005

Posts: 353; Member since: Oct 06, 2011

So, the mate has water resistance or not? your articles are odd. This is the normal mate 10, it doesn't have water resistance according to other articles

posted on Oct 16, 2017, 9:33 AM 0

5. Bondurant

Posts: 779; Member since: Jun 04, 2014

Its has spill and dust proof as Huawei presented. IP53 I think.

posted on Oct 16, 2017, 10:35 AM 0

2. Derekjeter

Posts: 1455; Member since: Oct 27, 2011

Why does everyone keep comparing Androids to iPhone????!!!! Just compare android to other android phones. Until the iPhone has an actual rival with the same OS, stop using it as your measuring stick. I don’t say this as an Apple fan or Android fan, but as a tech fan.

posted on Oct 16, 2017, 8:43 AM 1

3. kiko007

Posts: 7491; Member since: Feb 17, 2016

C'mon Captain, you know exactly why they compare these phones to iPhone(s)... clicks. It's that simple. Statically speaking, less than 5% of smartphone buyers switch platforms annually, so these comparisons are literally meaningless to most of the lurkers who read these sites. So, the only reasonable explanation: fanboi wars. Same with camera comparisons, speedtests, and other arbitrary dick-measuring contests.

posted on Oct 16, 2017, 9:13 AM 0

6. Beijendorf unregistered

They're comparing smartphones to smartphones. The iPhone is a smartphone, and so are the Mate 10 and Pixel 2 XL. Or are you saying we should never have compared the Windows Phones to Androids back in the day either?