HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) vs Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
Side by side comparison between HMD Skyline vs Huawei Mate 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
POLED
POLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
50mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.9"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
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21 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 27 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| Digital and optical zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Model | Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Mate 10 (L09) |
| Other model names | HMD Skyline (12GB RAM) TA-1600 | Huawei Mate 10 ALP-L09 (64GB) Single-sim, Huawei Alps |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |        Saudi Arabia, Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Mexico, New Zealand, (Global, International) |
| Brand | HMD | Huawei |
| Release date | 7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024 | 10/20/2017 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in) | 77.8 x 150.5 millimeters (3.06 x 5.93 in) |
| Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.55" inches | 5.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2560 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 498 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 1000nits[peak] HDR10 | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 16 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz) | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2 | 64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1200/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide |
| Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 3968x2976 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.67" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 50 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 22.5W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink | • Colors: Black, Gold, Brown, Pink • EMUI 8.0 • Leica optics camera • HDR10 16:9 display • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) | Huawei Mate 10 (L09) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |