The Huawei Mate 10 Lite was released in November 2017 as a mid-range smartphone under multiple names across regions, including Huawei Nova 2i, Huawei Maimang 6, and Huawei Honor 9i. It featured a slim 7.5mm aluminum body, a large 5.9-inch display, and a dual-camera setup on both the front and rear, making it one of the first Huawei phones to offer a quad-camera experience.
Aimed at users who wanted flagship-style design with affordable pricing, the Mate 10 Lite combined Kirin 659 performance, 4GB RAM, and a reliable 3340 mAh battery. Running on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with EMUI 5.1, it provided smooth performance for everyday use while supporting expandable storage.
Huawei Mate 10 Lite Full Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Smartphone |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced Oct 2017, Released Nov 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | 156.2 × 75.2 × 7.5 mm, 164 g, Glass front, Aluminum back & frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, Dual SIM (optional) |
| Display | 5.9″ IPS LCD, 1080 × 2160 px, 18:9 ratio, ~409 ppi |
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Memory | 64GB storage, 4GB RAM, microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | Dual: 16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF + 2 MP depth |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | Dual: 13 MP, f/2.0 + 2 MP depth |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: Yes |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 (aptX), GPS, GLONASS, BDS, FM Radio, microUSB 2.0 OTG |
| NFC | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable |
| Colors | Graphite Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue |
| Models | RNE-L21, RNE-L22, RNE-L01, RNE-L02, RNE-L11, RNE-L23, RNE-L03, RNE-AL00 |
| Price at launch | About 190 EUR |
