Huawei Mate 10

[8-lane]

Hi Mate 10 users, am I right to say that it is not worth the 'upgrade' to P20? I have an option to get either one now. Have read a dozen reviews and compared the tech specs, but am still undecided. (Sorry if this sounds bad, I'm a noob at tech stuff. Just rely on my hp for photo-taking/email/social media)

Wat phone r u using now?

 

[Moodee]

Wat phone r u using now?

OnePlus3, so anything is better than what I have now

 

[Moodee]

suppose you do not own mate 10 or p20 right now, and you have to pick a new mobile phone, go for p20 ba. go and see, have a feel and play with the demo set, see which one you are more comfortable with.

Did this twice. I suppose you're right, at the end of the day its which one we shd be comfortable with, all the nitty gritty details n specs dont matter as much unless I'm super anal about it....thank you!

 

[8-lane]

OnePlus3, so anything is better than what I have now

Lol ok.. so u're eyeing either P20 or M10?

 

[Moodee]

Lol ok.. so u're eyeing either P20 or M10?

Yup, either one fits my budget. Wish I cld afford the pros but too exp for now I'm female BTW so not into heavy gaming/intensive apps etc

 

[8-lane]

Hi Mate 10 users, am I right to say that it is not worth the 'upgrade' to P20? I have an option to get either one now. Have read a dozen reviews and compared the tech specs, but am still undecided. (Sorry if this sounds bad, I'm a noob at tech stuff. Just rely on my hp for photo-taking/email/social media)

Yup, either one fits my budget. Wish I cld afford the pros but too exp for now I'm female BTW so not into heavy gaming/intensive apps etc

Since u only do light/simple tasks on ur phone, u dun have to get the most sophisticated or most powerful phone out there. Just get a phone that is gd enuff for ur use. Nowadays even the basic models of phones are quite capable of doing simple tasks so u dun have to aim so high..

Rumour has it that Mate 20/Mate 20 Pro will be launched later in the year (yes.. this year) so Mate 10 will soon be "not new" anymore (if that matters to u)..

 

[Shib]

Yup, either one fits my budget. Wish I cld afford the pros but too exp for now I'm female BTW so not into heavy gaming/intensive apps etc �

P20 is inferior than the mate 10 in my opinion. If you want to consider upgrade, you should be looking at the P20 Pro that offers better camera capabilities.

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[charleslin]

OnePlus3, so anything is better than what I have now

I thought you're using M10 now since you said "upgrade".

In that case, both are decent options since you'll be paying for either anyway, though I believe you can wait a BIT more for P20 non Pro price to drop a bit more.

M10 is really one of the best value right now IMO, across all brands because you can find them for like $640 or so brand new. P20 is still $8XX.

 

[meekiatah]

There are pros and cons to a fast update. Nothing beats Google Pixel and iPhones when it comes to updates. However, early adopters run the risk of botched firmware. Google and iPhone for example updates very frequently, but breaks things faster as a result.

Don't get me wrong, as I have nothing against a fast firmware update. Just that recent trends made me a little more cautious about these fast updates.

Ya, I recalled that lately there's this iOS 11 update that causes WhatsApp to not receive messages. Made me fuxx my buddy verbally many times for not responding.

 

[Moodee]

@charleslin, @5408854088, @8-lane
Thank you so much for your invaluable comments! I don't have any techie friends to consult so your opinions have been really helpful. Will mull over this and decide soon!

 

[Moodee]

For those of you looking for mate 10 deals, iShopChangi is selling it for $652 (no gst) - 7% off (use coupon code: gadget7) = $622.33. If you are travelling or have a friend flying out etc, this is worth considering. Includes free delivery...

https://www.ishopchangi.com/product/huawei-mate-10-59in-4gb-leica-dual-camera-30536-19

 

[watzup_ken]

I thought you're using M10 now since you said "upgrade".

In that case, both are decent options since you'll be paying for either anyway, though I believe you can wait a BIT more for P20 non Pro price to drop a bit more.

M10 is really one of the best value right now IMO, across all brands because you can find them for like $640 or so brand new. P20 is still $8XX.

I feel there is no reason for P20 to exist in the first place. I believe the P series is all about the camera, so it makes no sense to buy the non Pro version. Clearly the Mate 10 is a much better deal despite having less storage, 64 vs 128GB, but it offers storage expansion via micro SD card.

Furthermore, the pricing of the P20 is not justifiable since it is just a Mate 10 with a new chassis.

 

[8-lane]

@charleslin, @5408854088, @8-lane
Thank you so much for your invaluable comments! I don't have any techie friends to consult so your opinions have been really helpful. Will mull over this and decide soon!

For those of you looking for mate 10 deals, iShopChangi is selling it for $652 (no gst) - 7% off (use coupon code: gadget7) = $622.33. If you are travelling or have a friend flying out etc, this is worth considering. Includes free delivery...

https://www.ishopchangi.com/product/huawei-mate-10-59in-4gb-leica-dual-camera-30536-19

U're welcome.. so u might be getting the M10 thru iShopChangi?

 

[5408854088]

@charleslin, @5408854088, @8-lane
Thank you so much for your invaluable comments! I don't have any techie friends to consult so your opinions have been really helpful. Will mull over this and decide soon!

ergonomically, you may feel that p20 is fits better. aesthetically it may also be better. but each to its own. some prefer taller screen while others prefer wider screen. since you are going to spend the money, can top-up a little more get something you like as you will be using it for a number of years. have to see what are your requirements. for some, its the camera. in terms of benchmark, p20 have better scores. you can look around at reputable local mobile phone shops for their pricing. maybe you can find a good deal.

 

[bratpig]

Imho
Always tempted to change new phones. The frequencies were like less than 6 months. But don't have such urge after m10 pro.
Mate is Huawei flagship. So I don't appreciate the pricing of P20 pro at this level. Seems a rip off

 

[CS0287]

Imho
Always tempted to change new phones. The frequencies were like less than 6 months. But don't have such urge after m10 pro.
Mate is Huawei flagship. So I don't appreciate the pricing of P20 pro at this level. Seems a rip off

P20 pro is like s9 plus from Samsung.... Also flagship I think

 

[bill2012]

Hi peeps just got my mate 10 and applied a tempered glass but it seems that the both vertical side is"lifted" and not able to cover all despite how much I press it in.. Is it normal? Should I just go naked if I take care it very carefully? Thanks!

 

[Shib]

Just updated to 132.

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[Cyberboy128]

Just updated to 132.

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Via OTA or FF? If FF, why not 135?

 

[watzup_ken]

Imho
Always tempted to change new phones. The frequencies were like less than 6 months. But don't have such urge after m10 pro.
Mate is Huawei flagship. So I don't appreciate the pricing of P20 pro at this level. Seems a rip off

The phones are getting pricier year on year because they keep pushing the specs regardless whether people need it. Some phones are rocking 8GB of ram, when I hardly see Mate 10 Pro dropping to less than 3GB.

Anyway, P20 Pro is pricey purely for having the best camera currently. For people that is chasing after better camera, P20 Pro is quite enticing. For me, I have moved beyond mobile phone camera, back to a proper camera.