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The Huawei P10, Leica's picture pal

These updates to the P9 and P9 Plus get refreshes similar to the Mate 9.

Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Lori Grunin
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Same display

The P10 is about the same size as the original P9 with the same 1,920x1,080 display, but upgrades its screen from Gorilla Glass 3 to 5.

The P10 Plus has a 5.5-inch WQHD display while the P10 (shown here) has a 5.1-inch, 2,540x1,440 screen. The Plus also has a greater battery capacity 3,750 mAh compared with the P10's 3,200-mAh battery.

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Fingerprint sensor

The company moved the fingerprint sensor from the back to beneath the display.

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Fingerprint sensor

Here it is again. This time with a finger.

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Double-duty sensor

In addition to fingerprint recognition, you can swipe the pad for navigation.

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Home

You can also press and hold the sensor to use it as a Home button.

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The whole back

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Dual Leicas redux

Like the P9, the P10 models have dual Leica cameras. They're the same as the Mate 9's - 20 megapixels, f2.2 and 27mm.

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USB-C and a headphone jack

This part hasn't changed.

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Dual-tone flash

The same flash as on the P9, though probably with improved algorithms.

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Power and volume

The same controls as on the P9.

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Camera modes

The expanded set of camera modes includes time lapse, light painting and slow motion.

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Monochrome mode

Huawei uses its dual cameras for an increased luminance range rather than zoom. The luminance capture process is central to black-and-white photography.

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iPhone-like portrait mode

New algorithms allow the cameras to recognize and isolate faces for better simulated background defocus in portraits.

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The whole front

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Power options

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