Honor 10
$249
Overview
Honor 10 is a budget Android smartphone released in 2018 with a 5.84-inch IPS LCD, Kirin 970 chipset, 16 main camera, and 3400 mAh battery.
Priced at $249, it targets users seeking budget performance.
Specifications of Honor 10
The display of Honor 10 measures 5.84 inches with IPS LCD technology. Peak brightness reaches 400 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x2280 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Honor 10 features 2 rear cameras: 16 main, 13MP ultrawide, 24MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 2x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Honor 10 has 3400mAh capacity with 5 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 120 min minutes.
The performance of Honor 10 is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset with ARM Mali-G72 MP3 700MHz 700MHz GPU. Geekbench scores reach 1900 single-core and 6700 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 158721.
The memory of Honor 10 offers 8GB RAM with 64GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X RAM technology. Storage is UFS Storage. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Honor 10 includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 4.2. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Honor 10 weighs 542g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP9. Dimensions measure 149.6 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm.
The software of Honor 10 runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10 with EMUI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honor 10
Honor 10 has a 16 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Honor 10 with Kirin 970 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Honor 10 receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Honor 10 has IP9 protection against dust and water.
Honor 10 has a 3400mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.
Honor 10 at $249 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.
Honor 10 supports 5 wired charging with full charge in approximately 120 min minutes.
Honor 10 is available in 64GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Honor 10 has a 5.84-inch IPS LCD with 60Hz refresh rate and 400 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes No.
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Verdict
The Honor 10 delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.
Key Specifications
Display
5.84"
Main Camera
16
Chipset
Kirin 970
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | N/A |
Launch
| Announced | 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $249 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 149.6 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight (g) | 542 |
| Build Materials | Metal |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Phantom Blue", "Phantom Green", "Midnight Black", "Glacier Grey", "Lily White"] |
| IP Rating | IP9 |
| Rugged Certifications | |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Graphite Sheet |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Size (inches) | 5.84 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:19 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 432 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 74 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 180 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 400 |
| HDR Standards | |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 60 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 970 |
| CPU | 4x Cortex • A73 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex • A53 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 700MHz 700MHz |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 1.92 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Dual ISP |
| Modem | HiSilicon Balong |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 1900 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6700 |
| AnTuTu Score | 158721 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Storage Type | UFS Storage |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | F2FS |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 2 |
| Main Sensor | 16 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/2.9 |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX498 |
| Main Lens | f/1.8, 24mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 5 um |
| Ultrawide | 13MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | 24MP, 2x optical zoom |
| Macro | 2 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 720p@960fps |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 24 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.1 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Front-Mounted) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart Rate |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 3400 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 5 |
| Wired Standard | USB Power Delivery |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 24 min |
| Full Charge Time | 120 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 18W |
| Battery Health Features | 500 charge cycles |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | EMUI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock |
| Accessibility | Voice Control |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, charger, cable, manual |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!