huawei P10
With dual Leica cameras on show, could this be the ultimate way to snap photos on the go?
Screen
The standard P10 comes with a 5.1-inch Full HD ( 1920x1080) screen, while the plus-sized model opts for a 5.5-inch QHD (2560x1440) screen. The Plus’ 540PPI count puts it on a par with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge for screen prowess.
design
The P10’s ultra-slim 7mm body looks similar to its predecessor, but the edges are now rounder, making it easier to hold, and Huawei is offering three classy-looking exterior finishes: Hyper Diamond- Cut, Sandblast and High Gloss.
camera
The new Leica camera found in the P10 and P10 Plus is outstanding. The P10 gets two SUMMARIT-H lenses, while the PLUS opts for SUMMILUX- H lenses. The Plus camera has a slightly larger aperture – offering better low light and action shots.
The Huawei P10 is a culmination of everything the company has been doing right, with a few minor tweaks from the P9 to make sure it keeps up with the big guns such as Apple and Samsung.
There are two phones available – the P10 and larger P10 Plus; the bigger handset offering extras such as a larger, higher-quality screen, a slightly more potent Leica camera system, more RAM and a bigger battery (3750mAh), and a wider choice of colours. Otherwise, both phones are the same thickness, and look similar.
The P10 and P10 Plus are set to go toe-to-toe with big guns like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6, but Huawei is keen to emphasise the P10’s camera capabilities over anything else. As with the outgoing P9, the P10 and P10 Plus feature Leica-branded snappers around the back: a 12MP colour and 20MP monochrome variant. When you take a shot, both cameras fire, and the phone combines them for a better shot in all lights. There’s a new Portrait mode, which adds wicked bokeh around people; the blur looks convincing. The front camera is also much improved, for sharper selfies.
If your priority is taking great shots wherever you go, over having all the latest tech powering a phone, then the P10 and P10 Plus will certainly appeal.