Honor 10
The Honor 10 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 970 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.84" · 149.6 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm (5.89 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Kirin 970 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 432 PPI screen
✓5.84" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 153g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, May. Released 2018, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 970 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10
RAM
4GB | 6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
432 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging
22.5W wired, 50% in 24 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
153g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm (5.89 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Phantom Blue, Phantom Green, Midnight Black, Glacier Grey, Lily White
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 10 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Honor 10 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Honor 10 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 5W (22.5W wired, 50% in 24 min).
No, the Honor 10 does not support a memory card.
The Honor 10 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor 10 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 10 ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10.
The Honor 10 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Honor 10 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor 10 has 4.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
