A new memory configuration of the 5G variant of the ZTE Axon 10 Pro just hitten the Chinese market. The new configuration lets this handset to be even closer to the actual best 5G flagships from the most important brands. That is the reason why we think it is worth making a comparison with them: it may be very useful for those who are looking for a new 5G phone and they need the best specs sheet for their needs. So we decided to compare the new configuration of the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G with the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G which offer amazing and unique specifications with a similar price tag.

 

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Huawei Mate 20 X 5G

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Huawei Mate 20 X 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.9 mm, 198 g 174.6 x 85.4 x 8.4 mm, 233 g
DISPLAY 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+),  AMOLED  6.7 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 7.2 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+),  OLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz Samsung Exynos 9820 octa-core 2.7 GHz – Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot  8 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – Nano Memory card slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie Android 9 Pie, One UI Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48 + 20 + 8 MP, f/1.8
20 MP front camera		 Quadruple 12 + 12 + 16 MP + TOF, f/1.5-2.4, f/2.4 and f/2.2
Dual 10 MP + TOF f/1.9 front camera		 Triple 40 + 20 + 8 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.2
24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 4000 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4+, wireless charging 4500 mAh, fast charging with USB-PD, wireless charging 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot, 5G, stereo speakers waterproof, stereo speakers, 5G, reverse wireless charging Hybrid Dual SIM slot, 5G, stereo speakers, splash resistant and dust resistant

Design

Despite it does not have the most compact body, the presence of an in-display camera and a full borderless display makes me prefer the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G when it comes to design. The Korean flagship is even fully waterproof thanks to the IP68 certification which allows putting it underwater up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes. If we exclude the Galaxy S10 5G, I personally like the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G more than Huawei Mate 20 X 5G because it is more compact and it has a cleaner rear side, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader and a waterproof design with the IP68 certification.

 

Display

If we talk about displays, it is very hard to beat Samsung. Indeed, the Galaxy S10 5G has the display with the highest brightness, the most satisfying color reproduction and even the highest resolution (QHD+). It is HDR10+ compliant and it features loud AKG stereo speakers, so it is definitely the best for multimedia. But note that Huawei Mate 20 X 5G has the optional stylus support, and it is the only last-gen smartphone to have it if we exclude the Samsung Galaxy Notes. Huawei Mate 20 X 5G even comes with a huge 7.2-inch panel, so it is definitely the best for productivity.

 

Hardware/Software

Given the presence of a Snapdragon 855 chipset and 12 GB of RAM, ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G is the most performing handset on the paper, especially if we consider its amazing software optimization and its lightweight user interface. Both Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Huawei Mate 20 X 5G comes with just 8 GB of RAM, but the former has more internal storage than Axon 10 Pro 5G: up to 512 GB. Also note that ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G can read micro SD cards up to 1 TB, while Galaxy S10 5G has no card slot and Mate 20 X 5G supports nano memory cards up to 256 GB. Last but not least, note that Huawei Mate 20 X 5G has a better 5G connectivity due to a faster multi-mode 5G modem.

 

Camera

In each case, you get amazing cameras, but the real winner is undoubtedly the Galaxy S10 5G. It is equipped with a quad camera setup with a variable aperture to capture the max quantity of light in every scene, a secondary telephoto sensor with optical zoom, an ultrawide lens, and even a TOF 3D camera. Further, there is the best selfie camera of the trio: a dual setup with a 10 MP main sensor able to record 4K videos and a TOF front camera. The second place goes to Huawei Mate 20 X 5G which still features a flagship-class camera department.

 

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has the biggest battery, but this does not mean that it lasts more on a single charge. The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is able to do better in many scenarios, despite its smaller battery capacity. But note that Galaxy S10 5G supports both fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging (it can be used as a power bank), while Mate 20 X 5G does not.

 

Price

A €900/$1010 starting price for the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G and Huawei Mate 20 X 5G, while Samsung Galaxy S10 5G starts from €1160/$1300. Prices are referred to as the global market. Overall, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G wins the comparison for its better display, waterproof design, reverse wireless charging and awesome cameras.

 

 

 

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Huawei Mate 20 X 5G: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G

PROS

  • Bigger display
  • Stylus support
  • Faster charging
  • Splash resistant

CONS

  • Bigger dimensions

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G

PROS

  • High performance
  • Micro SD support
  • Wireless charging
  • Smaller
  • Waterproof

CONS

  • Inferior display

 

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

PROS

  • Outstanding display
  • Great cameras
  • Biggest battery
  • Reverse wireless charging

CONS

  • Costlier

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