The "HUAWEI P20 Pro," which was launched by DoCoMo on June 11, 2018, not only supports communication speeds of up to 988 Mbps when receiving, but is also equipped with the first triple lens in the smartphone industry.
It has become a high-profile smartphone for many smartphone users who are particular about camera functions.
The "HUAWEI P10" featured this time was released as a SIM-free smartphone on June 9, 2017, just one year before the latest model "HUAWEI P20 Pro" was released.
The large size "HUAWEI P10 Plus" and the low-priced "HUAWEI P10 lite" are also on sale at the same time.
Even though it is a model one generation ago, it is equipped with a Leica double-lens camera, and has good image quality that is not inferior to photographs taken with a single-lens reflex camera, and highly expressive camera performance.
We would like to introduce the "HUAWEI P10", which is a high-end model but has an excellent cost performance of 60,000 yen.
1 HUAWEI P10 specs
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We will compare the specifications with the "HUAWEI P10 Plus" and "HUAWEI P10 lite" that were released at the same time.
| model | HUAWEI P10 | HUAWEI P10 Plus | HUAWEI P10 lite |
|---|---|---|---|
| size | 145.3 x 69.3 x 6.98 mm | 153.5 x 74.2 x 6.98 mm | 146.5 x 72 x 7.2 mm |
| weight | 145g | 165g | 146g |
| Color | Dazzling Blue Graphite Black Prestige Gold Mystic Silver | Dazzling Gold Greenery | Sapphire Blue Midnight Black Platinum Gold Sakura Pink (* UQ Mobile Only) Pearl White |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat / Emotion UI 5.1 | ||
| CPU | Huawei Kirin 960 Octa Core (2.4GHz A73 × 4, 1.8GHz A53 × 4) | Huawei Kirin 658 Octacore (2.1GHz x 4, 1.7GHz x 4) | |
| memory | 4GB | 3GB | |
| storage | Built-in: 64GB slot: microSD (up to 256GB) | Built-in: 32GB slot: microSD (up to 128GB) | |
| communication speed | Maximum 262.5 Mbps when receiving / Maximum 50 Mbps when transmitting | ||
| Communication method | [SIM 1] FDD-LTE: B1 / 2/3/4/5/7/8/9/12/17/19/20/25/26/28/29 TDD-LTE: B38 / 39/40/41 Carrier Aggregation: 2CA / 3CA compatible W-CDMA: B1 / 2/4/5/6/8 / 19GSM: 850/900/1800 / 1900MHz [SIM 2] WCDMA, GSM above frequencies (voice call only) Wi-Fi 802.11. 11a / b / n / ac compliant (2.4 / 5GHz) Maximum number of tethering connections: 8 | [SIM 1] FDD-LTE: B1 / 3/5/7/8/18/19/26 (au VoLTE compatible) TDD-LTE: B41 Carrier Aggregation: 2CA compatible W-CDMA: B1 / 5/6/8 / 19GSM: 850/900/1800 / 1900MHz [SIM 2] GSM above frequency (voice call only) Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / n / ac compliant (2.4 / 5GHz) Maximum number of tethering connections: 8 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| battery | 3,200mAh | 3,750mAh | 3,750mAh |
| display | 5.1 inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) | 5.5 inch WQHD (2,560 x 1,440) | 5.2 inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) |
| Fingerprint authentication | Lower front | Upper back | |
| Main camera | Color sensor: 12 million pixels Monochrome sensor: 20 million pixels F value: 2.2 | Color sensor: 12 million pixels Monochrome sensor: 20 million pixels F value: 1.8 | 12 million pixels F value: 2.2 |
| In-camera | 8 million pixels F value: 1.9 | 8 million pixels F value: 2.0 | |
| USB | USB Type C | USB Type B |
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In the next chapter, we will introduce the price and design of HUAWEI P10.
2 HUAWEI P10 Price
The prices of the MVNO companies (cheap SIM) currently available for the three models of "HUAERI P10", "HUAWEI P10 Plus", and "HUAWEI P10 lite" are summarized in the table.
With the release of "HUAWEI P20", the trend is to shift from the P10 series to new models.
Among them, "HUAWEI P10" is currently handled only by the following MVNO3 companies. (As of July 2018)
| HUAWEI P10 | HUAWEI P10 Plus | HUAWEI P10 lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Mobile | One-time payment: 65,664 yen Split: 2,736 yen x 24 times (split fee is not included) | One-time payment: 73,224 yen Split: 3,051 yen x 24 times (split fee is not included) | One-time payment: 32,378 yen Split: 1,349 yen x 24 times (split fee is not included) |
| DMM mobile | One-time payment: 71,064 yen Split: 3,497 yen x 24 times | One-time payment: 78,624 yen Split: 3,869 yen x 24 times | Not handled |
| Aeon Mobile | One-time payment: 65,664 yen Split: 2,736 yen x 24 times | One-time payment: 73,224 yen Split: 3,051 yen x 24 times |
3 About the design of HUAWEI P10
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The exterior design of the "HUAWEI P10" was released in 2016, and is not much different from the "HUAWEI P9" that made the HUAWEI brand known to the world.
The specifications are the same except that the width is slightly slimmer, such as the back cover, frame, and 2.5D glass panel.
The big change is that the fingerprint sensor has moved from the back to the bottom of the front of the "HUAWEI P10" and "HUAWEI P10 Plus".
It is very convenient because it can be unlocked while it is placed on the table.
The "HUAWEI P10 lite" has a fingerprint sensor on the back following the "HUAWEI P9".
The authentication accuracy and authentication speed of the sensor are improved, and the lock is released with a light touch, so you will not feel stress in the unlock operation that is performed many times a day.
The point that I feel unsatisfactory is that the waterproof performance is limited to "life waterproofing".
The successor models "HUAWEI P20" and "HUAWEI P20 Pro" have dustproof and waterproof performance, although there are differences in the level of support.
"HUAWEI P20 Pro" can also protect the main body from submersion, which is a function I would like you to have as a high-end model.
There is no "Osaifu-Keitai (Felica)" mark on the back of "HUAWEI P10".
You can see that it is not supported, but since it is a function that many users want, I felt that it was not enough even though the Felica chip was not installed.
In the same series, the Felica chip was finally installed in the "HUAWEI P20 Pro".
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In the next chapter, we will introduce the details of the performance of HUAWEI P10.
4 About the performance of HUAWEI P10
Here, we will introduce the functions and performance of the HUAEWI P10 because it is a CPU, memory, and battery.
The CPU has been upgraded from the "Huawei Kirin 955" of the previous model "HUAWEI P9" to the "Huawei Kirin 960", and the memory has also improved from 3GB to 4GB.
It is a specification that is satisfying even for users who want a high-spec smartphone depending on the games they usually play, such as 3D games.
It can be said that the specifications of "HUAWEI P10 lite" are a little unsatisfactory.
For users who usually enjoy games and videos on their smartphones, "HUAWEI P10 Plus" may be more attractive due to its larger screen size.
However, the "HUAWEI P10" is highly evaluated for its size that makes it easy to operate with one hand while having high specifications.
Regarding the communication function, LTE supports communication of up to 262.5 Mbps when receiving and up to 50 Mbps when transmitting.
Furthermore, since it is a dual SIM with a nano SIM card, it also supports "dual SIM / dual standby (DSDS)" that allows you to use two lines on one terminal by using two SIM cards.
However, it should be noted that the second nanoSIM card slot is also used as a slot for a microSD memory card, so if you use the terminal as a DSDS, you cannot add storage.
For that reason, the internal storage that was 32GB in "HUAWEI P9" has been upgraded to 64GB in "HUAWEI P10".
The maximum capacity of the microSD memory card that can be used has also increased from 128GB to 256GB, so the maximum data capacity that can be stored is also a high-level specification.
The previous model "HUAWEI P9" has improved the capacity from 3,000mAh by 200mAh and is equipped with a 3,200mAh battery.
It is a level of capacity that can be said to be a "smartphone equipped with a large capacity battery".
If you don't keep watching the video, but use it for research on the Internet, you can say that you have enough capacity for one day.
Even if you run out of battery while you are out, it is compatible with quick charging, so you can fully charge it in a short time.
The "HUAWEI P10 Plus", which was launched at the same time, is equipped with a 3,750mAh battery.
However, since the screen size is larger than the "HUAWEI P10", the power consumption is also large, and it can be said that the difference is smaller than the numerical difference in capacity when compared in terms of usable time.
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The display size is 5.1 inches, which is one of the compact categories among smartphones that are expanding.
The resolution is FHD (1,920 x 1,080), which is not particularly good or bad for a high-end model, but it can be said that the resolution has sufficient specifications even from the display size.
5 Camera function of the highly acclaimed HUAWEI P10
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The most distinctive feature of the "HUAWEI P10" is the "Leica double lens camera," which is one step ahead of other smartphones.
The successor model "HUAWEI P20 Pro" is equipped with a further evolved "Leica triple lens camera".
This triple-lens camera is the birth of a smartphone that boasts shocking camera performance that makes all double-lens cameras in the world hazy.
However, the "Leica double lens camera" installed from the "HUAWEI P9" two generations ago is definitely the most advanced smartphone camera in terms of image quality and expressiveness.
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In the next chapter, we will introduce the details of the camera performance of HUAWEI P10.
It is a Leica double lens camera that has already been installed from the "HUAWEI P9", but there are some points that have evolved more than before. I will explain in detail the evolution of the Leica double lens camera.
5-1-1 Higher pixel count of monochrome sensor
HUAWEI's double lens functions as a "color sensor" and a "monochrome sensor".
The "color sensor" has the same 12 million pixels, but the "monochrome sensor", which also had 12 million pixels, has increased to 20 million pixels.
This suppresses the deterioration of image quality when zooming with a monochrome lens.
"Portrait photography" is currently attracting attention as one of the attractions of double-lens cameras.
By blurring the background of the person, it is possible to reproduce the atmosphere as if it was taken with a single-lens reflex camera.
In addition, by installing a sensor dedicated to monochrome, we have succeeded in creating a unique monochrome texture that could not be expressed because color was converted to monochrome with conventional smartphone cameras.
"Blur" and "a bit different black-and-white photography" make the camera performance attractive to camera lovers.
5-1-2 hybrid zoom
In most smartphones equipped with a double lens camera made by another company, the lens is divided into "telephoto" and "standard (wide-angle)", and when zooming to the subject, the image quality deteriorates by shooting with the lens on the telephoto side. I'm preventing it.
However, with the "HUAWEI P10", a function called "hybrid zoom" suppresses deterioration of image quality during zooming.
Even for color photography, zooming is possible while maintaining high definition up to 2x by using a 20-megapixel "monochrome sensor".
5-1-3 Added optical image stabilization
Smartphones are arguably the most used in photography these days.
While the performance of smartphones is improving, the problem of re-shooting many times due to "camera shake" that tends to occur when shooting with a smartphone is one of the improvements that everyone thinks.
"Optical image stabilization", which was not installed on the "HUAWEI P9", is now installed on the "HUAWEI P10", reducing reshooting due to camera shake and allowing you to enjoy stress-free shooting.
5-1-4 High-definition 4K video
With "HUAWEI P10", it is now possible to shoot movies with UHD 4K (3,840 x 2,160).
The function to blur the background of the subject is called the "wide aperture" function, and if this function is used, the resolution will drop to 720p, but various expressions are possible.
For still image shooting, you can set the exposure, focus, white balance, etc. by yourself in "PRO mode", but "PRO mode" is also available for 4K video shooting.
You can enjoy shooting 4K videos with the special settings using the Leica lens.
6 HUAWEI P10 is a one-handed smartphone with amazing camera performance
Amazing camera performance of HUAWEI P10Compared to the "HUAWEI P10 Plus" and "HUAWEI P10 lite" released at the same time, the "HUAWEI P10" can be said to be a model that has both cost performance and ease of use.
The reason for choosing "HUAWEI P10 lite" compared to "HUAWEI P10" is probably its low price.
As a smartphone in the 30,000 yen range, it has high specifications and is excellent in cost performance.
However, it can be said that the CPU and memory of "HUAWEI P10 lite" are insufficient when playing 3D games.
The big difference from "HUAWEI P10 Plus" is the size of the main body, but the difference of the main camera cannot be ignored.
The "HUAWEI P10 Plus" is equipped with a bright lens that is stronger in dark scenes, but you can fully enjoy shooting with the Leica lens even with the "HUAWEI P10".
The "HUAWEI P10" is equipped with a 2nd generation Leica double-lens camera, and has achieved great growth from the 1st generation of the "HUAWEI P9".
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