Huawei P10 vs Huawei P10 Plus

Our verdict: Screen lovers will prefer the Huawei P10 Plus and its 5.5" display running at 534 PPI. At 144g, the Huawei P10 is the lighter of the two. SIM-free, the Huawei P10 comes in at £64.99 — the lower starting price of the two.

Screen
5.1" 5.5"
Display
IPS IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440
Pixels Per Inch
432 534
Rear Camera
N/A 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 955 HiSilicon Kirin 960
Storage
32GB, 64GB 64GB, 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
4.2 4.2 with LE
Dimensions
145.3 x 69.3 x 6.98 mm 153.5 x 74.2 x 6.98 mm
Weight
144 grams 165 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£64.99 £160.00
Huawei P10 Huawei P10 Huawei P10 Plus Huawei P10 Plus
Screen 5.1" 5.5"
Display IPS IPS
Resolution 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440
Pixels Per Inch 432 534
Rear Camera N/A 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 955 HiSilicon Kirin 960
Storage 32GB, 64GB 64GB, 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2 4.2 with LE
Dimensions 145.3 x 69.3 x 6.98 mm 153.5 x 74.2 x 6.98 mm
Weight 144 grams 165 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £64.99 £160.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei P10 or Huawei P10 Plus?

The Huawei P10 Plus has the bigger screen at 5.5" compared to the Huawei P10's 5.1", the Huawei P10 Plus has the sharper display at 534 pixels per inch versus 432, and both use IPS panels.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei P10 or Huawei P10 Plus?

The Huawei P10 features a N/A rear camera, while the Huawei P10 Plus has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Huawei P10 or Huawei P10 Plus?

The Huawei P10 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £64.99.

What storage options are available for the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus?

The Huawei P10 is available in 32GB, 64GB, while the Huawei P10 Plus comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus use?

The Huawei P10 is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 955, while the Huawei P10 Plus uses the HiSilicon Kirin 960.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei P10 or Huawei P10 Plus?

The Huawei P10 is the more portable of the two — it's 21g lighter at 144 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 145.3 x 69.3 x 6.98 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei P10 or Huawei P10 Plus?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus run?

Both phones run Android.