Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB) vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/29/2018 7:39 PM, updated: 4/7/2020 8:24 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 10 Pro X Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	vs	8 Advantages Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1080x2248 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.21"3% Larger screen	vs	6"
+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP33% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+22.5W25% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

402 PPI

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Other model names	小米8 Pro, Xiaomi 8 Pro (8GB RAM) M1807E8A, Xiaomi Ursa	Huawei Mate 10 Pro BLA-L09 Single-Sim 4GB RAM, Huawei Blanc
Country or region available	Taiwan, (Global, International)	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Chile, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Japan, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	9/1/2018	11/17/2017
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	74.5 x 154.2 millimeters (2.93 x 6.07 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
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: Black (transparent back), Meteorite black, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 600nit / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Always-On Display • Quick Charge 4.0+ • WiFi display	• Colors: Gray, Brown, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.0 • Leica optics camera • HDR10 18:9 display • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 64GB)
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