HTC U Ultra vs Huawei Mate 10 vs Huawei Mate 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC U Ultra vs Huawei Mate 10 vs Huawei Mate 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

HTC U Ultra
HTC U Ultra
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Huawei Mate 10
Huawei Mate 10
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
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vs
Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L21
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vs
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.4Design & Materials 6.2Design & Materials 5.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware 5.6Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera 6.5Camera 5.4Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.5 Connectivity 7.5 Connectivity 4.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 5.2 Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
9.4
21 reviews
9.4
68 reviews
7.8
91 reviews
8.8
92 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC U Ultra vs Huawei Mate 10 vs Huawei Mate 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Specs HTC U Ultra price comparison HTC U Ultra
Global · 4GB · 64GB
where to buy Huawei Mate 10 Huawei Mate 10
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
Huawei Mate 10 Lite price compare Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L21
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 price comparison Xiaomi Mi Max 2
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.7" 5.9" 5.9" 6.44"
Resolution QHD QHD FHD+ FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 82% useful 76% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 79.8 mm
162.4 mm
8.0 mm
77.8 mm
150.5 mm
8.2 mm
75.2 mm
156.2 mm
7.5 mm
88.7 mm
174.1 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 170 g 186 g 164 g 211 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
Kirin 970
Octa-Core
Kirin 659
Octa-Core
SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 168.929
v7
253.600
v8
87.221
v7
77.231
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 4000 mAh 3340 mAh 5300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.6

2
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 10 Q Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand HTC Huawei Huawei Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- --

Release Date

Release date January 2017,
7 years ago
October 2017,
6 years ago
October 2017,
6 years ago
May 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC U Ultra
Huawei Mate 10
Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
HTC U Ultra
Huawei Mate 10
Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Size
79.8 mm 162.4 mm 8.0 mm
Print 3D Model
77.8 mm 150.5 mm 8.2 mm
Print 3D Model
75.2 mm 156.2 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
88.7 mm 174.1 mm 7.6 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 186 g 164 g 211 g
Usable surface 69 % 82 % 76 % 74 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance - IP53 - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Pink
Black

Brown
Black

Blue
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen

Diagonal 5.7" 5.9" 5.9" 6.44"
Type LCD IPS Super LCD 5 LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px
QHD
1440 x 2560 px
FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 515 Pixels per inch 498 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch 342 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10
  • NTSC
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
8.6
6.9
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.4
8.6
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.0
8.2
7.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
9.2
7.1
8.3
Number of reviews
21 reviews
68 reviews
91 reviews
92 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 10 nm 16 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP12 ARM Mali-T830 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM

RAM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM -- --

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED Color LED Notifications LED Notifications Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
9.2
7.2
8.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.6
8.1
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2
9.3
6.7
8.1
Number of reviews
21 reviews
68 reviews
91 reviews
92 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Unknown Unknown Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm -- -- 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" -- -- 1/2.9"
2
Camera type
--

Black & white

Portrait mode (depth)
--
Resolution
20 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.6
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
No,
30 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
9.7
8.1
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
9.0
9.0
6.5
6.4
Quality of selfies
9.1
8.7
7.7
7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.1
9.2
7.5
8.4
Number of reviews
21 reviews
68 reviews
91 reviews
92 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

Huawei Mate 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2 camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

0.374 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body
0.990 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body
1.140 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body
1.220 W/Kg on head
0.710 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

-- 1.050 W/Kg on head
0.620 W/Kg on body
-- 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.310 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • MHL
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.7
9.8
8.3
8.9
Quality of the GPS
9.6
9.5
8.3
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.7
9.4
8.0
9.1
Number of reviews
21 reviews
68 reviews
91 reviews
92 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
3340 mAh
5300 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 52%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 5%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 60%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
21 reviews
68 reviews
91 reviews
92 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 19%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 88%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 20%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 47%
    Every two months or less
  • 18%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
21 reviews
68 reviews
91 reviews
92 reviews