Huawei Nova 10 vs Nova 10 Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Nova 10 Pro offers significantly faster charging (100W vs 66W), a potentially brighter display, and likely improved camera capabilities. While both share the same processor, the Pro's enhancements make it the better choice for power users and photography enthusiasts, despite a potentially higher price.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei nova 10 | Huawei nova 10 Pro |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | CDMA 800 | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, July 04 | 2022, July 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, July 10 | Available. Released 2022, July 10 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 73.9 x 6.9 mm (6.39 x 2.91 x 0.27 in) | 164.2 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1200 x 2652 pixels (~429 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10 | OLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 120Hz |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 642L |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 12 (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 2.0 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | - | 8 MP, f/2.2, 52mm (portrait), AF 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide) | - |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | - | 8 MP, f/2.2, 52mm (telephoto), AF, 2x optical zoom 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide) | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Virtual proximity sensing | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired 5W reverse wired | 100W wired, 20-80% in 10 min Reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Violet | Black, Silver, Green, Violet |
| Models | NCO-AL00, NCO-LX1, NCO-LX3 | GLA-AL00, GLA-LX1 |
| Price | About 500 EUR | About 730 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 89h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -27.7 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 528847 (v9) GeekBench: 2794 (v5.1) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Huawei nova 10
- Stylish Design
- Solid Performance
- Good Value
- 66W Fast Charging
- Slower Charging than Pro
- Potentially Less Capable Camera
- Lower Display Brightness (likely)
Huawei nova 10 Pro
- 100W SuperFast Charging
- Potentially Brighter Display
- Likely Superior Camera System
- Excellent Battery Life
- Potentially Higher Price
- Similar Processor to Nova 10
Display Comparison
Both phones feature OLED displays, but the Nova 10 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 784 nits, suggesting a significantly brighter and more visible screen, especially outdoors. The 'Infinite' contrast ratio mentioned for the Pro is a nominal value, but indicates excellent black levels and vibrant colors. The Nova 10's display is likely still good, but not as impressive as the Pro's.
Camera Comparison
While both are listed as 'Photo / Video', the Nova 10 Pro is expected to have a more advanced camera system. This likely includes a higher resolution main sensor, improved image processing algorithms, and potentially additional lenses (e.g., telephoto). The Nova 10 will still offer a capable camera, but the Pro should deliver superior image quality, especially in low light.
Performance
Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset, ensuring smooth performance for most tasks. While the chipset is the same, software optimization and potential RAM differences (likely more RAM in the Pro) could lead to slightly better multitasking and app loading times on the Pro. Gaming performance should be comparable.
Battery Life
Both phones share an impressive endurance rating of 89 hours. However, the Nova 10 Pro's 100W charging is a game-changer, allowing for incredibly fast charging times (20-80% in just 10 minutes). The Nova 10's 66W charging is still fast, but not as dramatically quick.
Buying Guide
The Huawei Nova 10 is ideal for users prioritizing a stylish design and solid performance for everyday tasks, especially those who don't need the absolute fastest charging or the most advanced camera features. The Nova 10 Pro is for users who demand rapid charging, a potentially brighter and more vibrant display, and a more capable camera system for capturing high-quality photos and videos.