Honor V10 aka Honor View 10 units are receiving a critical system stability patch update in China. The update weighs only 2.08 MB in size and the company suggests all the users to install it as soon as possible.

Honor launched the Honor V10 in December of 2017 with Android Oreo (EMUI 8) onboard. It was later updated to EMUI 9.1 last year, followed by EMUI 10 earlier this year. And now, the Chinese smartphone brand has released a critical system stability update weighing just 2.08 MB.

Unfortunately, the changelog for the update does not reveal what it is for. Instead, it merely reads the update is to ‘optimize the system stability’ and further ‘recommends to install’ it instantly.

Additionally, the changelog also assures the update to not delete user data but still suggests creating a backup before installing in case of any unexpected error. Also, the changelog mentions users to contact Honor via helpline number or Honor Club if they are facing any issue.

Anyway, if you are using a Chinese Honor V10, make sure to download and install the latest update. We are not sure if the same update will be rolled out to the global version of the device.

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In early January 2020, Huawei upgraded its flagship smartphone models from a few years prior, namely the Mate 10 and Honor V10. The custom skin from the company is based on the Android 10 OS and is the latest iteration of the software. Now, the company is apparently testing a new feature through the EMUI 10 for both smartphones, as beta test recruitments begin.

The Chinese tech giant is currently in the process of accepting volunteers and testers for its new beta program. Those interested would be for the Huawei Mate 10 and Honor V10. Only a limited number of users will be selected and the registered people who are chosen will receive the new EMUI 10 update for their smartphones.

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The new feature in question is the addition of the “Multi-screen Collaboration feature” in the beta program of the EMUI 10. This feature will basically allow you to connect to user’s laptop. In other words, one can basically view content and media from the smartphone in a device with a larger display, for a better viewing experience. The feature is already available in most smartphones that received EMUI 10.

However, since both the Huawei Mate 10 and Honor V10 are two of the oldest handsets to receive this particular update, special focus is being placed on its inclusion through a separate update. Thus, the company might even have to provide certain workarounds within the pre existing software and more to get it to work. Unfortunately, no announcement was made regarding the Mate 10 Pro receiving this update, but it is a possibility of it receiving the update considering the base variant is currently in beta program.

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Honor has started rolling out the EMUI 9 update that brings Android Pie to some of its devices. The update is being pushed out to the Honor 10 GT, the Honor Play, and the Honor V10.

In a poster shared on its Weibo page yesterday, Huawei said the update not only brings Android 9 Pie to the three phones but also brings version 2.0 of its GPU Turbo technology.

According to the info on the poster, GPU Turbo 2.0 brings improved optimization to 8 new games including the popular multiplayer online battle arena game, King of Glory. It also increases system response by 25.8%.

EMUI 9 brings a ton of new features such as a new navigation mode, HiVision – a feature similar to Google Lens but that also works with foods by telling you their calorie content. There is also the Digital Balance app, their own version of Digital Wellbeing and a new recent apps menu.

The Honor Play was the first phone to come with GPU turbo technology when it was announced this year, It is also the most recent of the three devices. It has a 6.3-inch LCD display, a Kirin 970 processor like the other two phones, and 4GB/6GB of RAM. Storage is 64GB but expandable via a MicroSD card slot. It has dual rear cameras (16MP + 2MP), a 16MP selfie camera, and a 3750mAh battery.

The Honor 10 GT and V10 have 5.84 and 5.99-inch displays respectively. The V10 has 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage and the Honor 10 GT has 8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage.

The Honor 10 GT has a 24MP selfie camera and a 16MP + 24MP dual rear camera configuration while the V10 has a 13MP selfie camera and 16MP + 20MP dual rear cameras. Their fingerprint scanners are below the display, unlike the Honor Play which has its own on the back.

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The Honor V10’s larger display gets it a bigger battery (3,750mAh) while the Honor 10 GT has a 3,400mAh battery. However, both support 5V/4.5A fast charging.

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Huawei’s Honor brand today officially rolled out a special offer for the Honor V10 on JD.com. The offer affects the 6GB + 64GB variant of the device which is now offered for 2099 yuan ($306). The device earlier had a further 100 yuan price cut and was sold briefly for 1999 yuan ($291). This is a surprise price cut which has seen the price of the device drop by 999 yuan. The Honor V10 was announced with a 2,999 yuan price tag for the 6GB + 64GB variant.

The Honor V10 comes in as a mid-range model but with flagship specs. The device was launched late last year packing a Kirin 970 chipset which is Huawei’s 2017 flagship chipset.  It sports a 5.99-inch full-screen display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device packs a dual 16MP + 20M camera a the rear with PDAF while at the front is a 13MP sensor said to have AI capabilities.

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The smartphone runs Android-Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 out of the box and should get EMUI 9.0 in no distant time. It packs a 3750mAh battery with 5V/4.5A super fast charge. It also comes with dual SIM slots and both slots are 4G VoLTE enabled. In addition, the Honor V10 is also equipped with GPU Turbo technology that can greatly improve the graphics processing efficiency of the GPU.

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Since the past few days, Honor has been teasing that it will be debuting new variants for Honor Play, Honor 10 GT and Honor V10 smartphones. Today, the company has confirmed through Weibo on the arrival of Honor Play’s 128 GB storage model, Honor 10 GT’s Lily White color edition and Honor V10’s 8 GB RAM variant.

Honor 10 GT is the first ever Honor smartphone to feature 8 GB of RAM. The handset is already available in multiple color choices such as Phantom Purple, Phantom Blue, Magic Night Black and Seagull Ash. Today, Honor has introduced a new color variant of Lily White for it. It is a color changing design that shows reflect shades of light green and red blue when viewed from different angles.

The 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variants of the smartphone can be availed in Lily White color. The highest storage model of 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM is not yet available in the new color.

Honor V10 is a 2017 flagship phone that was unveiled in last November. It was launched in multiple variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage that are now currently selling with respective price tags of 1,999 Yuan (~$290), 2,499 Yuan (~$362) and 2,799 Yuan (~$406). Today, the company has announced the arrival of new variant for Honor V10 that includes 128 GB of storage + 8 GB RAM.

The 8 GB RAM Honor V10 has carries a price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$479). It can be bought in multiple colors like Beach Gold, Aurora Gold, Magic Nigh Black, Charm Red and Dazzling Blue.

Read More: Huawei Mate 10 Pro, P20, Honor 10 & V10 already being tested with Android 9.0 Pie

Honor Play is the first phone from the company to come with GPU Turbo technology that accelerates the GPU performance by 60 percent. It was made available in June in variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. These models are now selling with respective pricings of 1,899 Yuan (~$275) and 2,299 Yuan (~$333).

The newly announced 128 GB storage variant of the Honor Play includes 6 GB of RAM. It is priced at 2,399 Yuan and it can be bought in colors like Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Nebula Purple and Charm Red.

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Today through its official Weibo account, Honor has revealed that it will be launching a new version of the Honor V10 on August 14. The handset will be arriving with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Honor had launched the Honor V10 smartphone in November 2017. At that time, it was introduced in two models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models were launched with a price tag of 2,699 Yuan (~$395), 2,999 Yuan (~$439) and 3,499 Yuan (~$512). However, these models are now selling with discounted price tags such as 1,999 Yuan (~$292), 2,499 Yuan (~$366) and 2,799 Yuan (~$409).

The sale of the new 8 GB RAM variant of Honor V10 will begin at 10:08 AM on Aug. 14. However, the company is yet to reveal the pricing of this model. As it can be seen below, the company has already listed the 8 GB + 128 GB on Vmall, but its pricing is not mentioned.

Honor is currently selling two smartphones with 8 GB of RAM namely, Honor 10 GT and Honor Note 10. Both the phones are respectively priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$483) and 3,599 Yuan (~$527). So, there is a possibility that the Honor V10 with 8 GB of RAM could be priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$439) or 3,099 Yuan (~$454).

The Honor V10 was introduced in colors like Red, Gold, Blue and Black. It is not clear whether the upcoming 8 GB RAM Honor V10 will be also available in same color options.

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The Honor V10 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Kirin 970 SoC. For photography, it features 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing shooter of 13-megapixel. It draws power from 3,750mAh battery that is enabled with fast charging technology. The same smartphone is available as Honor View 10 outside of China.

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Huawei has now officially confirmed that the name of the 14 Huawei smartphones that will be receiving the GPU Turbo technology update. The company has also revealed on the approximate time period on when these devices will be receiving the GPU Turbo update.

In August, Huawei will be bringing the GPU Turbo technology update to users of Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate RS, P20 and P20 Pro. Owners of these smartphones from markets like Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa will be able to take advantage of the update.

In September, the GPU Turbo update will be coming to users of Mate 10 Lite, Nova 2i, P Smart and Y9 2018 in all markets. Owners of P20 Lite in regions like Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa will be also receiving the update in the same month.

In November, the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10 and P10 Plus will be updated with GPU Turbo. The update will made available to users of these smartphones in all regions.

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GPU Turbo technology was unveiled on the day when Huawei had announced Honor Play and Honor 9i smartphones in June. It is a hardware-software technology for accelerating the performance of the GPU of a smartphone. Huawei claims that the GPU Turbo technology can enhance the performance of GPU by 60 percent and at the same time it reduces its power consumption by 30 percent. It can also improve the performance AR, VR and EMUI user experience. A recent report has revealed that the Huawei MediaPad M5 is the first tablet from the company to receive GPU Turbo technology. The tablet is expected to receive the vital update in this month.

The above list does not include Honor phones. However, a recent report had revealed that some of the Honor branded smartphones will be also updated with GPU Turbo. Honor 10, Honor 9 Lite, Honor V10 and Honor 7X users located in Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, India and Middle East will be treated with GPU Turbo update.

Some of the recently unveiled Honor phones that come with GPU Turbo technology are Honor Play and Honor 10 GT. Huawei also plans to launch a GPU Turbo optimized gaming smartphone later this year.

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Huawei had announced the GPU Turbo technology earlier this month. This technology which relies on hardware-software optimize can improve the graphics performance of a smartphone by 60 percent, while cutting down on the power consumption by 30 percent. At its launch, Huawei had confirmed that the technology will be made available to multiple Huawei and Honor devices through a software update. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the roll out schedule for GPU Turbo technology. It has also revealed the list of devices that are eligible to receive it.

GPU Turbo Update Plan for Huawei Phones

As it can be seen in the above image, the Huawei P20, P20 Pro, Mate 10, Mate Pro and Mate RS will be receiving the update by August. Owners of the aforementioned smartphones in regions like Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa will be provided with the update. The Huawei P20 Lite users in all the markets mentioned above excluding Russia will be receiving the GPU Turbo tech update in September.

Also, Huawei will be bringing the update to other Huawei phones such as Huawei P Smart, Nova 2i, Mate 10, Lite and Y9 (2018) in all the markets in September. Owners of Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10 Plus and P10 in all regions will get the update by November 2018.

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GPU Turbo Update Plan for Honor Phones

The Honor 10 users in Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, India and Middle Ease will be treated with GPU Turbo update in August. The Honor 9 Lite and Honor V10 belonging to aforementioned regions will be receiving the update in September. The Honor 7X available in all regions will be updated to GPU Turbo in September. Also, Honor 8 Pro and Honor 9 owners in all the regions will be receiving the update in November.

The GPU Turbo technology is already available on Honor Play and Honor 9i smartphones. Its beta version is now available to smartphones like Huawei P20, P20 Pro and Honor 10.

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AnTuTu is considered one of the reliable benchmarks for testing the performance of a smartphone. Each month it releases its list of top 10 smartphones that offers best performance. Until the arrival of Snapdragon 845 chipset driven phones, AnTuTu’s list of best performing phones were led by Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 that are fueled by Kirin 970 SoC. Today, the benchmarking platform has released the list of top 10 best performance smartphones between May 1 and May 31.

As it can be seen in the image below, the list is mainly populated by Snapdragon 845 powered phones. One should be aware of the fact that the list is not showing the highest score of each smartphone, but their average benchmarking score.

The list is led by Snapdragon 845 powered OnePlus 6 that has managed to salvage an impressive average benchmarking score of 274,910. The China-exclusive Smartisan R1 that is also powered by the same chipset is sitting on the second position. It has scored 272,520 points. The Black Shark gaming phone by Xiaomi that includes the same SoC has scored 270,235.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galax S9+ that are also fueled by SD845 have respectively scored 263,218 and 262,571 points on AnTuTu. Currently, they are placed on fourth and fifth positions on the listing of best performing phones on AnTuTu in May. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S is now holding to sixth position with a score of 261,719. On seventh is Nubia’s Red Magic gaming phone with a score of 214,904.

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro with a score of 212,001 and Mate 10 with a score of 211,566 are respectively placed at eighth and ninth positions. The Honor V10 that recorded 210,616 points sits on the last position on the list. These three phones are powered by the Kirin 970 chipset. There is no confirmation on why the list does not include the Kirin 970 powered Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones that were launched in March this year.

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 was also launched in the previous month. Since it has been made available for buying starting from this month, it is not present in the above list. During the launch of Mi 8, Xiaomi had claimed that it is the first smartphone ever to breach the 300,000 mark on AnTuTu. Hence, it seems that the top 10 list of best performing phones for June 2018 will surely have the Mi 8 ranking among the top 3 phones.

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AnTuTu has released a list of its top 10 highest performing smartphones for January 2018. The list is based on models which scored the highest points on AnTuTu benchmark. This is the first list that would be released by the benchmarking tool since the upgrade of its software version from V6.3.6 to v7.0.1. Of course, the list only contains Android smartphones. The iOS-powered Apple models with the A11 chip scores higher than its Android counterparts before the SD 845-powered Galaxy S9 was released.

Top of the list is the Kirin 970-powered Huawei Mate 10 Pro with a total score of 214580 points. The second spot is also occupied by the Mate 10 scoring a total of 212841 points. In a surprising twist, the Honor V10 which was announced with a Kirin 970 chip occupied the third spot with a score of 212557. OnePlus 5 is the first Snapdragon 835 smartphone on the list, sitting at number 4 spot with 211292 points. The OP5 is followed by the OnePlus 5T which scored 210134 points when it was benchmarked on AnTuTu. ZTE’s Nubia Z17 occupy the number 6 spot with 208922 points while the Xiaomi Mi 6 made the number 7 spot with 206571.

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Another Xiaomi model, this time the Mi Mix 2 scored 205206 points to occupy the 8th place on the charts. Samsung joined the list at the 9th and 10th place with the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8+ respectively. But we expect this list to change significantly when the top 10 for February would be released since new Snapdragon 845-powered models would have gotten included by then.

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Are you still searching for the perfect smartphone that offers you all the features you want and even more? Maybe you should take a look at the Honor V10. Although the Honor V10, also called Honor View 10, isn’t available on the market yet, the smartphone may be worth waiting for. Read on to find out why we think so.

Chinese tech outfit ZOL has published their teardown guide for the Honor V10 and the verdict remains a positive one for the Kirin 970-powered midrange smartphone. The teardown not only revealed the entire internals, it also shows that the smartphone may be easy to repair. The procedure for dismantling the smartphone looks pretty much like an easy one, just like Huawei’s other smartphones. But it must be noted that the V10 internal design looks different from that of its predecessor, the Honor V9. Huawei opted for a modular design on the V10 which saw the rear panel entirely separated from the rest of the device. This would aid in repairs as opening up the device won’t be difficult as there won’t be fear of ripping up a wire while removing the fixed back cover. The V10 also lacks any visible heat pipe but then the energy efficient Kirin 970 would ensure the device doesn’t heat up. In addition, the motherboard and other components are also well-arranged and the wires are protected by metal covers which makes for easy removal if the device is to be disassembled.

The Huawei Honor V10 dominated the headlines when it was first launched in China last month partly because of its full-screen 18:9 display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080p. Secondly, the device features the latest Hisilicon Kirin 970 flagship chip with AI capabilities. No, it isn’t a flagship model but we can’t fathom why Huawei chose to use its flagship processor on a mid-range smartphone. However, that ensures the phone has a high performing hardware setup. The hardware also includes a dual camera setup at the rear. The camera aspect is piloted by a 20MP + 16MP dual camera setup at the rear while selfies are taken care of by a 13MP shooter with AI features. Another cool feature is that the smartphone runs Android-Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 from the go. It also packs a 3750mAh battery with 5V/4.5A super fast charge. It comes with dual SIM slots and both slots are 4G VoLTE enabled. There are three memory versions available, there is a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version, as well as a 6GB RAM + 64GB version and finally a top-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version.

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The Honor View 10 is presently on pre-orders in the U.K while pre-registration is also open in India. Huawei has slated to release the device globally in January 2018. It is priced around €499 in Europe.

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Earlier this month, Huawei launched its smartphone named Honor View10, which is a re-branded model of Honor V10 available in China. During the launch event, the company revealed that the phone will go on sale in India from January 8.

Now, the company has revealed that the registrations for the first sale in India will begin from 28th December, i.e. today. It seems that the Huawei’s Honor View10 will be exclusively available through Amazon India, just like the Honor 7X.

In India, the device will be available in two colour options — Navy Blue and Midnight Black. However, the company has not yet revealed the phone’s pricing.

The Honor View10 features a metal body design and comes with a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a screen resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the company’s own Kirin 970 processor, which has a dedicated NPU and brings a ton of AI features.

The device packs 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage and comes with an option for storage expansion up to 256GB using a microSD card. The phone features dual rear cameras with f/1.8 aperture — one is a 16-megapixel RGB sensor while the other is a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front, there is a 13-megapixel selfie shooter.

Even though the Honor View10 comes with narrow bezels, there is a front-mounted fingerprint scanner. Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi, GPS and USB-C port.

Read More: Honor 7X With 18:9 Display And Dual Cameras Launched In India, Pricing Starts At Rs. 12,999

The phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with the company’s own EMUI 8.0 over the top. It also comes with facial recognition feature for authentication. It is fuelled by a 3,750mAh battery which comes with the support for fast charging through Huawei’s 5V/4.5A SuperCharge technology.

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Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has confirmed today that it will be entering the new market of Latin America next year. Through the press release, Honor has confirmed that the recently launched Honor 7X smartphone would be its first phone to debut in the new market.

Even though Honor brand belongs to Huawei Group, it exists as a separate entity. Its smartphones are not sold through carriers, but are exclusively made available through retailing partners. The company had recently introduced Honor 7X in the U.S. with a price tag of $199. It is also expected to release the Honor V10 phone in the U.S. with a pricing of $499.

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Hence, Latin America countries are also expected to receive the Honor V10 in 2018. However, there is no confirmation on the exact timeframe on the arrival of Honor phones in Latin America. Also, there is no confirmation on the pricing of these phones for the new market. Honor will be aiming its phones towards the younger generation by promoting features like video streaming, gaming, social media and longer battery performance.

The Honor 7X is a full screen design phone that houses a 5.93-inch display that supports a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Kirin 659 chipset and 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM are the driving force of this phone. It includes 32 GB / 64 GB of native storage. It is running on Android 7.0 Nougat OS that is customized with EMUI 5.0. It includes a dual camera setup that includes 16-megapixel sensor and 2-megapixel sensor. It has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The phone is powered by 3,340mAh battery.

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After launching Honor View10 in China last month, the company has now announced that the smartphone will be available in India from January 8, 2018. Along with India, the phone will also be made available in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, UK, and the United States on January 8.

This was announced at a launch event in London, where the company also launched Honor 7X for the Indian market. In India, the Honor View10 will be available in two colour options — Navy Blue and Midnight Black. While the company has announced the availability details, it has not yet revealed the pricing information.

The smartphone comes with a metal body design and features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a screen resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. It is powered by the company’s own Kirin 970 processor, which has a dedicated NPU and brings a ton of AI features. Honor claims that the View10 is the “first AI smartphone”.

The device packs 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage and comes with an option for storage expansion up to 256GB using a microSD card. The smartphone features dual rear cameras with f/1.8 aperture — one is a 16-megapixel RGB sensor and while the other is a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front, there is a 13-megapixel camera sensor.

Even though the Honor View10 comes with narrow bezels, there is a front-mounted fingerprint scanner. Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi, GPS and USB-C port.

The phone comes with facial recognition for authentication. According to the company, the feature is smart enough to detect when someone else is using the smartphone and hides calls and messages.

Read More: Honor 7X With 18:9 Display And Dual Cameras Launched In India, Pricing Starts At Rs. 12,999

It runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with the company’s own EMUI 8.0 over the top. The phone is powered by a 3,750mAh battery which comes with the support for fast charging via Huawei’s 5V/4.5A SuperCharge technology. The company claims that the phone gets 50 percent charge in 30 minutes and a single charge is good enough to deliver 23 hours of talk time on 3G, and 22 days of standby time.

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Honor V10 and Huawei Mate 10 can be considered brothers. They are two phones released by the same company (the first has been launched by Huawei’s sub-brand) and they are also very similar. The thing which makes them very interesting is the fact that they are Chinese flagship devices, and they are incredibly powerful. Which smartphone will have the best value for money? The older brother by Huawei or the younger one by Honor? Let’s discover this together and let’s evaluate every aspect of these two phones with a complete comparison.

Honor V10 vs Huawei Mate 10: Design

Huawei Honor V10 is a beautiful phone, like every flagship released under the Honor brand in the last few years. It is composed of a back cover made of glass and a profile made of aluminum and it is an incredibly thin device. Its dimensions are 157 x 75 x 7 mm, while its weight is 7 mm. It is compact and very good to hold thanks to its bezel-less design, but even though it has a borderless display, it sports a fingerprint reader on the front side, and it will be fantastic for many people.

We define Huawei Mate 10 an even better phone in terms of aesthetics and build quality. It has a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass and a metal frame, and here we got a bezel-less design too with a frontal Home key that has a fingerprint reader embedded. In addition, this handset is also splashproof and dust-resistant thanks to the IP53 certification.

Honor V10 vs Huawei Mate 10: Display

The display is one of the main differences between these two handsets. Honor V10 has a display with a size of 5.99 inches, the IPS LCD technology, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It is a display with 18:9 aspect ratio.

Huawei Mate 10 has one of the most professional displays, even though it is not the maximum innovation, as it is a classic panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Its size is 5.9 inches, it is an AMOLED display and it shows images with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It also supports HDR10 technology. This screen is excellent: it has an impressive detail, deep blacks and also very accurate colors. It is a perfect screen for multimedia use and it can be used outdoor comfortably thanks to its very high brightness. Huawei Mate 10 has a much better display than its opponent, there is no challenge and it wins the comparison.

Honor V10 vs Huawei Mate 10: Hardware and connectivity

Fortunately for people with a low budget for a real flagship, these devices have a very similar hardware side.

Under the hood, Honor V10 has an octa-core Kirin 970 SoC which can run at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. Three configurations have been launched: one with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, another with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB ROM and a 6/64 GB version in the middle, expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB. The micro SD card uses the secondary SIM slot, so if you expand the memory your device can not be used as a dual SIM phone. This device is incredibly fast and it can be considered one of the fastest phones out there. AnTuTu benchmark gave a score of over 165,000 points to this device. Talking about connectivity, the device is equipped with a USB Type-C port, it has Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2.

Huawei Mate 10 has exactly the same SoC: the octa-core Kirin 970 running at 2.4 GHz, paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Even though the hardware is the same the performances are slightly better because this phone has been optimized better. According to AnTuTu, the score of this handset on benchmarks is superior to 175,000 points. Indeed, performances are perfect, there is not any lag even with games or heavy apps opened. The connectivity side includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a USB Type-C port and even an LTE modem which can reach a speed of 1.2 Gbps.

Honor V10 vs Huawei Mate 10: Software

These phones have exactly the same software, so it is hard to establish a winner: they are identical. Both Honor V10 and Huawei Mate 10 have Android 8.0 Oreo installed out of the box, the latest version of the operating system by Google. Android has been customized with the user interface EMUI 8.0. It is one of the best user interfaces in the Android market, only Samsung Experience, MIUI and a few others are at the same level, according to us. It is full of additional features in each Huawei device, and in these two ones, there are some exclusive features as well. Kirin 970 has a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that makes artificial intelligence and machine learning available in the software of these phones.

You can use AI for many interesting tasks, like adjusting the camera settings depending on the environment, translating texts, using vocal commands and much more. Thanks to EMUI you can also clone apps, enable the picture-in-picture mode, change themes and do many more advanced things. Even though the software is identical on each of these phones, we will still choose a winner: Huawei Mate 10. We prefer this device because we think it will be more supported than Honor V10 in terms of updates. Its predecessor Huawei Mate 9 will be the first Huawei device to receive Android Oreo, while at this moment we do not even know if Honor V9 will receive it.

Honor V10 vs Huawei Mate 10: Camera

There are important differences even in the cameras of these two phones, even though they look apparently the same.

Honor V10 has a dual camera with resolutions of 16 and 20 MP, the sensors’ aperture is f/1.8. There is a LED flash, but it is not a dual flash and there is no OIS. Anyways, the photos shot with this handset should not be bad. The level of detail should be satisfying and we should be able to say the same about the quantity of light captured, thanks to the secondary monochromatic sensor. We will be able to tell you more when it will be possible to test this device, as now it is not even available in the global market.

On the other hand, Huawei Mate 10 has a dual camera with resolutions of 12 and 20 MP co-engineered with a giant of photography: Leica. The sensors have a f/1.6 aperture, they support 2x lossless zoom and the primary sensor is optically stabilized. There is also a dual LED and dual-tone flash. This device has one of the best cameras ever, it can shoot photos with great colors and an outstanding level of detail together with a low amount of noise, even in low light conditions. Huawei Mate 10 is a way better camera phone than its opponent.

Honor V10 vs Huawei Mate 10: Battery

Both these handsets have been equipped with a huge, above average battery, unlike most of the flagships launched in 2017.

The battery of Honor V10 has a capacity of 3750 mAh and it should make it last one day of stressed use. We still do not know how well this battery has been optimized as there is still no chance to test this device, but we expect a very good battery life in every scenario. The phone supports fast charging (4.5V / 5A) and it can reach 58 percent in just 30 minutes of charge.

Huawei Mate 10 has an even bigger battery: with its capacity of 4000 mAh, it can last until the end of the evening with every use. You can forget your charger at least for a day, and it has a very low energy consumption while it is in standby mode. We expected a better optimization, but it is still a great battery life: Huawei Mate 10 should win the comparison. It supports fast battery charging as well, with exactly the same technology as Honor V10 (4.5V / 5A).

Honor V10 vs Huawei Mate 10: Price

When it comes to prices, things totally change between these devices.

Honor V10 is going to be sold with a price tag of about 450 dollars in the 4/64 GB base variant (420 EUR), 450 dollars in the version with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, and about 530 dollars in the most advanced version (6/128 GB). These are the prices in China, we are still waiting for the launch of the handset in the rest of the world.

Huawei Mate 10 has been launched with a listing price of 700 euros and it can already be bought with a street price of 729 dollars online. Honor V10 wins the price comparison as it is way more affordable, but Mate 10 has a great price if we compare it with the most famous flagships like iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

Honor V10 vs Huawei Mate 10: Winner

Huawei Mate 10 is the winner of the comparison. Apparently, it seems that there is no difference between these handsets, but it is not so. The display is way better on the Mate 10, as well as its camera, and it is also a splashproof phone, unlike its opponent. An aspect for which there is not so much difference is the hardware and software side. The most important difference in favor of Honor V10 is the price: it costs almost 300 euros less and you get a phone with almost the same flagship-level performances, released by the same company: this is great.

Honor V10: PRO and CONS

PRO

• Lower price
• Incredible hardware
• Beautiful and sleek design
• Good battery
• Nice software with Android Oreo

CONS

• Worse camera than its opponent
• Average display

Huawei Mate 10

PRO

• Great display
• Powerful hardware
• Good software side
• Incredible camera
• Great battery life

CONS

• Higher price

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Honor V10, the smartphone that was unveiled in China last month, went on sale today in China. According to the company, the smartphone was sold out within minutes of opening the flash sale.

This was expected given that the Honor V10 smartphone received massive interest on China-based online retailer JD.com. The retailer had revealed that it received over 570,000 registrations to purchase the smartphone.

The Honor V10 will again go on sale next week on 12th December. The company has announced that five lucky owners of the V10 will receive Huawei Honor Band A2. To be eligible for the contest, buyers will have to share a screenshot of their purchase.

The smartphone features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device comes with a metal body with ultra-slim design, measuring just 6.97mm in thickness.

Under the hood, the Honor V10 is powered by a Kirin 970 chipset, which comes with a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The phone is said to have a visual, auditory, learning, cognitive, computing, and decision-making ability.

There are three memory variants of the smartphone — 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM + 64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. The camera aspect is piloted by a 20-megapixel and 16-megapixel dual camera setup at the rear. On the front, the smartphone features a 13-megapixel shooter with AI features.

It runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system based EMUI 8.0 out-of-the-box. The phone packs a 3,750mAh battery with support for 5V/4.5A super fast charge. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The smartphone also features a front-mounted fingerprint sensor which also doubles as the home button.

The Honor V10 is available in Magic Black, Aurora Blue, Beach Gold and Charm Red colour variant. As for the prices, the 4GB + 64GB variant costs 2699 Yuan (~$409). The price rises to 2,999 Yuan (~$454) for the 6GB + 64GB version while the 6GB + 128GB version is priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$530).

Read More: Huawei’s Honor Smartphone Shipments To India Doubled In 2017

Honor is going to launch the V10 smartphone globally within a few hours. The company is holding a launch event for the same in London, where it is also going to launch the Honor 7X for the Indian market.

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Couple of leaked photos of the Huawei Nova 2s smartphone had surfaced yesterday. It was speculated that Huawei may announce the smartphone before the end of 2017. Today, Huawei has officially confirmed that the Nova 2s will be launching on Dec. 7.

The Nova 2s was recently spotted at TENAA with model numbers HWI-AL00 and HWI-TL00. Like the Honor V10, the Nova 2s also features a front-mounted fingerprint scanner along with an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting display. Moreover, the smartphone is also equipped with dual front cameras and dual rear cameras. It also resembles the Honor V10 in terms of appearance.

Recent leaks have revealed that the Nova 2s will be arriving with a glass rear. As far as specs of the Nova 2s are concerned, it is rumored to arrive with a 6-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The frontside of the phone is expected to feature 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual selfie snappers whereas its rear side is pegged to house a pair of 20-megapixel snappers.

Read More: Huawei’s Premium Mid-ranger; Honor V10 Dazzles In These Hands-On Photos

The Nova 2s is rumored to be powered by Kirin 960 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It will be running on EMUI 8.0 skinned Android 8.0 Oreo. It is also expected to come with other features like NFC, inbuilt Hi-Fi chip and facial recognition. Rumors have hinted that the Huawei Nova 2s will be carrying a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$454).

As it can be seen in the above launch invitation, the smartphone is set to launch on Dec. 7. On the very same day, Xiaomi will be also unveiling the much anticipated Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones.

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The Honor V10 is still on the front burner of discussions as a result of all the goodies Huawei bundled into the smartphone and yet pegged it at a breathtaking price. The V10 keeps up with the full-screen trend, thus we can effectively crown 2017 as the year of the full-screen smartphone. Huawei implemented a different full-view design though, as the home button is still retained at the bottom and it serves as a fingerprint scanner. This is despite the narrow bezels at the top and bottom edges as well as the sides.

We bring you fresh pictures of the Honor V10 captured by Android China at the sidelines of the V10’s launch a few days back. The device is available in four attractive colours and all four were exhibited. The model also packs a metal body and lying at the top of the metal body is a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The smartphone utilizes the 18:9 aspect ratio.

Another unique aspect of the smartphone is the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chip which it packs. The chipset possesses a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU) which gives it Deep Learning (AI) abilities. We’ll leave the performance of the chip and the features it brings to the smartphone for Linus and his review which should hit the stands here at Gizmochina in no distant time. Another aspect where the smartphone shines is the cameras. The device packs a dual 16MP + 20M camera a the rear with PDAF while at the front is a 13MP sensor said to have AI capabilities.

Read Also: Honor V10 Kirin 970 Antutu Score Is Really Impressive For A $400 Device! Rivals The Mate 10 Pro!

As a reminder, the Honor V10 is available in up to three memory variants. There is a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version which will sell for 2699 Yuan (~$409), as well as a 6GB RAM + 64GB version pegged at 2,999 Yuan (~$454) and finally a top-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version with a 3,499 Yuan (~$530) price tag. The smartphone runs Android-Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 out of the box and packs a 3750mAh battery with 5V/4.5A super fast charge. It also comes with dual SIM slots and both slots are 4G VoLTE enabled. The Honor V10 will be unveiled for the global market on December 5 in London, U.K. Before then, delight yourselves in these stunning photos of the smartphone.

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Honor V10 is official and we can consider it the symbol of Chinese smartphones as it offers flagship-level specs at a very affordable price. Indeed, it can be considered a cheaper version of Huawei Mate 10 Pro. OnePlus 5T is probably the most wanted Chinese flagship in this period, that is why it makes sense to compare these two phones to establish which is worth buying. If you have a low budget and you are searching for the best high-end handset, this comparison may be very useful as there are not many phones at the same level as these ones which are sold in the same price range.

Honor V10 vs OnePlus 5T: Design and build quality

Honor V10 has a very refined metal profile and a glass back because Huawei did a great job in optimizing the size and making the look of the device beautiful. The handset has a size of 157 x 75 x 7 mm, with a weight of 172 grams. The phone is very thin and ergonomic, and even though it has a bezel-less display, on the front panel there is space for a Home key which includes a fingerprint reader. This means that unlocking the phone it will be comfortable too. Unfortunately, the phone is not water-resistant and we still do not know anything about the fragility of the glasses.

OnePlus 5T has a full metal unibody design which resembles the one of Oppo R11s. It is a less original design than its opponent, but it is more resistant. The handset measures 156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm, while its weight is just 162 grams. The company did not reveal anything about its water-resistance, so we assume it is not waterproof, but a teardown video has revealed that there are some elements that may make it at least splashproof. Anyways, the Honor V10 seems to have a better design overall.

Honor V10 vs OnePlus 5T: Display

The display is not the strongest point on these devices, but we are still looking at high-end panels.

The display of Honor V10 has a size of 5.99 inches, IPS LCD technology, an 18:9 aspect ratio, a high screen-to-body ratio and a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2160 pixels. The handset has just been launched and it is too early to do a deep evaluation of the performance of this display. For now, we can just speculate that brightness, sharpness and viewing angles will be good.

OnePlus 5T has a 6.01-inch display with the Optic AMOLED technology. This display has the innovative 18:9 aspect ratio just like its opponent, with an even higher screen-to-body ratio (bezels are very narrow on each side) and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. There are also DCI-P3 and sRGB technologies, thanks to which this phone shows very brilliant colors. Even if it is not a 2K panel, it is an outstanding display with a great contrast, wide viewing angles, and a very high brightness, besides accurate colors. We are glad to see that the jelly scrolling problem present on OP5 has been solved.

Honor V10 vs OnePlus 5T: Hardware

The hardware side is the aspect that makes these phones impressive, and it is also the aspect that makes them better than others at this price.

Under the hood, Honor V10 has an octa-core Kirin 970 SoC, the most powerful one by Huawei (the same as Mate 10 and 10 Pro), with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. It is supported by 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of internal storage (depending on the configuration, you can choose 4/64 or 6/128), expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB. The phone has a hybrid dual SIM slot, so the micro SD uses the second slot. The performances of this phone are outstanding, with a score of more than 165.000 points on AnTuTu it almost reached the Mate 10 level (that is one of the best phones on benchmarks). It will surely provide lightning speeds with a great stability and no lags at all. The connectivity side includes a USB Type-C port, a 3.5 mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0.

On the hardware side, OnePlus 5T has an octa-core Snapdragon 835, which is the best SoC by Qualcomm, paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage in the base version. The costlier version sports 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, something incredible (UFS 2.1 storage is present in each version). The storage is not expandable but there is a dual SIM slot. On the OP5T you will find a USB Type-C port for charging, a 3.5 mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0.

Honor V10 vs OnePlus 5T: Software

Honor V10 is one of the cheapest devices launched with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box until now. The operating system by Google is customized by the famous user interface by Huawei: EMUI, 8.0 version. So, besides an operating system updated to the latest version, there are many additional features. This phone supports even artificial intelligence with many smart features included. It is an impressive software, even if Honor phones are not supported for many years like the ones launched by Huawei.

OnePlus 5T has been launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, which is not the latest version, and it is customized with OxygenOS. Stable Android 8.0 Oreo will arrive only in 2018. Even if the company has developed its own user interface, the software side of this phone is similar to stock Android, with a low amount of customizations by the company. There are just some additional features like night mode (which makes the screen look like the display of an ebook reader) and Face Unlock, to unlock the phone through facial recognition.

Honor V10 vs OnePlus 5T: Camera

Dual cameras in both cases.

Honor V10 has a dual camera with resolutions of 16 + 20 MP. It has not been realized in cooperation with Leica like the one from Mate 10, and even if resolutions are the same, we are talking about different cameras. Anyways, the setup is still composed of a normal primary sensor and a monochromatic secondary sensor which is used to capture more light due to the absence of the color filter. The aperture is f/1.8 and there is a LED flash near it. High-level photos for sure, but we think they will be far from the ones shot by top camera phones.

OnePlus 5T has a revolutionary dual camera with resolutions of 16 and 20 MP. It is different from the camera of OP5 and the aperture has been improved (now it is f/1.7). It sports a technology called Intelligent Pixel which makes pixels capture much more light, and photos appear very clear even in low light conditions. Unfortunately, it has no OIS, so there are still differences between this camera and the ones of the best camera phones on the market. Anyways it can be considered an outstanding camera for both photos and videos.

Honor V10 vs OnePlus 5T: Battery

Most of the companies have launched flagships with limited battery capacities in 2017, but this is not the case of Honor V10. The device sports a big 3750 mAh battery, not as big as the one from Mate 10, but noticeably above the average. So, this phone should provide a very satisfying battery life. Unfortunately, there are still not enough tests to evaluate it as it has just been launched. The phone also supports fast charging (5V / 4.5A).

OnePlus 5T has a “normal” battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh. But the optimization by the company is great, and the battery life surprises everyone. This device can last two days with a moderate use, but probably it is not enough to reach Honor V10. Anyways, OP5T supports fast charging as well thanks to the Dash Charge technology.

Honor V10 vs OnePlus 5T: Price

Price is the real strong point of these handsets: they are incredibly affordable.

Honor V10 has been launched in China with one of the lowest price tags ever seen for a flagship. The base variant costs just 2700 CNY (that is the equivalent of about 410 dollars), while the most powerful version costs 3500 CNY (about 530 dollars). This phone will be launched in Europe and other continents on 5 December, so we still do not know how much it will cost outside of China.

OnePlus 5T is available to purchase with a price of 499 dollars/euros for the 6/64 GB version and 569 dollars/euros for the 8/128 GB variant. Both are affordable prices, but Honor V10 offers better value for money and it is also not easy to find big discounts on the OnePlus flagships.

Honor V10 vs OnePlus 5T: Winner

It is always a hard fight when it comes to affordable flagships and it is not easy to establish a winner between these two handsets. Honor V10 has a better design, a more advanced software, a bigger battery and a more affordable price. But OnePlus 5T has a better display, greater performances, a higher-quality camera and probably a better build quality.

We personally would choose OP5T but the V10 is an incredible flagship too!

Honor V10: PRO and CONS

PRO

• Advanced hardware and performances
• Sleek design
• Android Oreo out of the box
• Nice dual camera
• Big battery
• Incredible price

CONS

• Display is just “normal”

OnePlus 5T

PRO

• Outstanding hardware
• Good display
• Great camera
• Nice build quality
• Aggressive price tag

CONS

• No micro SD

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Huawei announced the Honor V10 smartphone in China yesterday. The V10 was Huawei bringing the full-screen design to the mid-range segment once again after the Maimang 6 but this time around, they equipped the smartphone with the latest Kirin 970 flagship chip with AI capabilities.  The chip was even paired with a 6GB of RAM. Despite the topnotch design and powerful specs lineup, the V10 came in at a cheap price starting at $400.

For a Kirin 970 smartphone to sell for $400, some may think that the smartphone may not be as powerful as the Mate 10 models which first utilize the flagship chip. Well, that isn’t the case as AnTuTu has released its benchmark score for the Kirin 970-powered Honor V10 and it is a marvel. The V10 scored 165587 points on AnTuTu which is in the same range with the Mate 10 Pro. The Mate 10 Pro’s AnTuTu score was revealed a few weeks back as 173757 points.

Read More: Huawei Mate 10 Pro AnTuTu Benchmarks Reveal Kirin 970 is a Worthy Rival for Snapdragon 835

This marvellous performance of the Honor V10 is no doubt spurred by the Kirin 970 chip the device packs. Kirin 970 SoC is a 10nm chipset that is integrated with an exclusive Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for handling AI capabilities. The beasty Kirin 970 powers the recently introduced Mate 10 series smartphones. The AnTuTu benchmarks of Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro that have surfaced recently also indicate that the performance of the Kirin 970 is at par with Snapdragon 835. But then, you now have the same top-flying model in the mid-range segment. We can say this is a flagship model with a pocket-friendly price tag. Huawei really got it right this time around and we see the V10 braking sales records globally soon. Let us know in the comment section if you’re convinced enough to consider buying the  Honor V10 because of its price and specs.

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Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had unveiled the Honor V10 flagship phone yesterday. At the launch event, the company demonstrated the “future innovations” that will be coming on its upcoming smartphones. It showcased a 3D facial recognition feature that seems to function like the Face ID feature on the Apple iPhone X. Moreover, it also introduced animated emoji that was first seen on the iPhone X.

During the launch event of iPhone X in September, Apple introduced the Face ID biometric recognition feature that allow its users to unlock it by scanning their face. The face scanning feature depends on a complex TrueDepth Camera system that includes a dot projector, flood illuminator and an infrared camera. The Cupertino company had also introduced Animoji that can be created by letting the TrueDepth Camera analyze the facial expressions of the user and mirror those expressions in numerous animated emojis.

The above image shows Huawei’s iteration of an upper notch for a smartphone that includes an RGB camera, an IR camera, a pair of RGB LEDs, a proximity light sensor, and a VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) projector.

The 3D facial recognition feature from Huawei will be able to build a detailed model of the user’s face by scanning 300,000 points on it in 10 seconds. The company claimed that it will be able to unlock the phone in 0.4 seconds. It can be not only used for unlocking the phone, but also for making transactions securely.

Read More: Huawei’s Founder Thanks Apple For Creating Room For It To Dominate The Market

Huawei claims that its animated emoji is better than Apple’s Animoji as its system delivers more detailed mapping of the facial expressions. It can also track the movement of the tongue so that the animated characters can create goofy expressions.

The Honor V10 has a facial recognition feature, but it does include the new 3D facial recognition feature and animated emoji. It is likely that these features may get introduced on the upcoming Huawei P11 flagship phone next year.

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Huawei’s elite Honor brand has gone official with the Honor V10 in a ceremony held in China today. The Honor V10 has been a regular on leaks and rumours and most of the rumours turned out to be correct. For one, the device utilizes a fullscreen design and is powered by the latest Kirin 970 chip. Let’s take a look at the design and specifications of the Honor V10.

Design & Specifications

The Honor V10 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. This gives the device an 18:9 aspect ratio. As you would expect, the device packs a metal body crafted using modern Korean technology and it has a width of 74.98mm. The V10 also features an ultra-slim body which is just 6.97mm thick. The most spectacular aspect of the Honor V10’s full-screen design is that it also features a front-mounted fingerprint sensor which also doubles as the home button.

As stated, the V10 is powered by a Kirin 970 chip which has a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The phone is said to have a visual, auditory, learning, cognitive, computing, and decision-making ability. It also has the ability to identify up to 33 images per second and brings 25 times performance improvement when compared to the previous generation chip. The new chip brings on several other features to the smartphone which we’ll not go into. You can read up our article on the Kirin 970 chip.

Furthermore, the smartphone is available in up to three memory variants. There is a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version, as well as a 6GB RAM + 64GB version and finally a top-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version. The camera aspect is piloted by a 20Mp + 16MP dual camera setup at the rear while selfies are taken care of by a 13MP shooter with AI features. Another cool feature is that the smartphone runs Android-Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 from the go. It also packs a 3750mAh battery with 5V/4.5A super fast charge. It comes with dual SIM slots and both slots are 4G VoLTE enabled.

Prices & Availability

The Honor V10 comes in Magic Black, Aurora Blue, Beach Gold and Charm Red colour variant. As for the prices, the 4GB + 64GB variant will sell for 2699 Yuan (~$409). The price goes up to 2,999 Yuan (~$454) for the 6GB + 64GB version while the 6GB + 128GB version carries a 3,499 Yuan (~$530) price tag. The prices are quite competitive and so, we’d predict a good outing for this sleek model. Reservations for the smartphone has already commenced while it will go on sale on December 5 at 10.08 via Huawei Mall, Jingdong, Lynx, Suning Tesco and Gome.

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Huawei is expected to launch the Honor V10 on November 28, which is tomorrow. Ahead of the impending launch event, the Honor V10 has appeared on TENAA, thus revealing the real pictures of the device and some of its key specifications.

The TENAA document shows that the Honor V10 will present with a 5.99-inch TFT display with FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. That gives it the 18:9 aspect ratio. The display size is very much evident in the picture of the front aspect. however, one surprising inclusion is the front home key which definitely also doubles as the fingerprint scanner. The Honor V10 is also listed with a 2.35GHz processor believed to be the Kirin 970 chip. Already, Huawei had disclosed the device will launch with a Kirin 970 chip and also, the press invitation for the China launch event was a teaser of the AI capability of the upcoming smartphone. The processor will pair with a 6GB RAM while there is a 64GB storage variant as well as a higher 128GB version. Both storages are expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.

Read Also: Honor V10 Appears on Geekbench As Huawei BKL-AL20

In addition, the smartphone features a 3950mAh battery which should be just enough to provide extended usage. Coupled with the efficient Kirin 970 processor, the device will likely be one good battery saver. The battery is a built-in battery while it will be charged via a USB Type-C port on the device. The smartphone is also revealed to come in four different colour variants namely; Black, Blue, Red and Gold. On the camera aspect, the listing shows the presence of a 20MP+16MP dual camera setup at the rear while the front camera is a 13MP sensor.

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The Honor V10 will launch on November 28 and the flagship has been seen on GFXBench ahead of its Tuesday launch. The device was seen on TENAA last week but with model number BND-AL00. However, this device on Geekbench is listed as the Huawei BKL-AL20 and popular leaker @rquandt does say it is the V10.

The Huawei BKL-AL20 or Honor V10 is shown as running Android 8.0.0 which means it will be coming with EMUI 8.0 like the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro.

The phone has 6GB of RAM and is paired with an octa-core processor clocked at 1.84GHz. The Honor V10 is expected to launch with the Kirin 970, Huawei’s latest chip which has a dedicated NPU for AI-related tasks.

For the test scores, the V10 records 1915 points and 6558 points for the single-core and multi-core tests respectively.

READ MORE: Huawei Mate 10 Pro Pre-orders Break The Record in Europe

Some of the specs the Honor V10 will have include a full-screen display, AI capabilities like the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, and dual rear cameras (without Leica).

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It seems we may be getting more than one Honor phone on November 28. Unconfirmed reports say apart from the Honor V10, Huawei will also announce the Honor 9 Youth Edition (or Honor 9 Lite).

According to the source, the Honor 9 Youth Edition may keep the double-sided glass design of the Honor 9. Some of the colors it will be available in are Obsidian Black, Sea Blue, Pearl White, and Seagull Gray.

The Honor 9 Youth Edition said to be codenamed “Leland” is reported to have gotten its 3C certification. Some of its key specs include a 5.2-inch full HD display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a Kirin 659 processor and 4GB of RAM. Built-in storage is 64GB but will most definitely be expandable.

For optics, the phone will have a single 13MP rear camera. However it will pack dual front cameras, one of which is a 2MP sensor. Battery capacity is not stated but it will have support for 5V/2A fast charging. The Honor 9 is expected to cost ¥1999 (~$303).

READ MORE: Huawei Rolls Out Android Oreo-Based EMUI 8.0 Closed Beta Program For P10 & P10 Plus

While all these specification details are unverified, there is a high chance the device may indeed launch alongside the Honor V10. Earlier this year when Huawei announced the Honor V9, it came along with the Honor 8 Youth Edition/Lite. So they might as well repeat it again.

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The Nov. 28 launch date for Honor V10 flagship phone is drawing near. A fresh image of a real-looking Honor V10 has emerged on Weibo. The image reveals the stunning full screen design of the upcoming Honor phone.

The Honor V10 has been recently certified by TENAA, China’s telecommunication regulatory body. The latest leaked photo seems to match well with the images of Honor V10 that have surfaced on TENAA.

The V10 is expected to arrive with a full screen design. Its 5.99-inch FHD+ display is expected to deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Kirin 970 chipset that powers the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro will be present under the hood of the V10. The handset is expected to be available in 64 GB and 128 GB storage options. Both the models are expected to feature 6 GB of RAM.

Read More: Honor V10 China Launch Press Invite Is One Big AI Teaser, Expect Kirin 970 Onboard!

A dual camera system featuring a 16-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor will be available on the backside of the phone. Its front is pegged to feature a 13-megapixel selfie snapper. It will arrive preinstalled with Android 8.0 Oreo that will be skinned with EMUI 8.0. A 3,750mAh battery coupled with 22.5W fast charging support is rumored to be available inside the V10.

Since the Honor V10 has borrowed most of its specs from the Mate 10 Pro, the V10 is expected to launch as its stripped-down version. Instead of glass chassis available on the Mate 10 Pro, the V10 is speculated to feature metal unibody design like its predecessor phones.

After unveiling the V10 flagship on Nov. 28 in China, Honor will be also holding a launch event in London on Dec. 5 to unveil the phone. The Chinese firm is also expected to announce Honor 7X mid-range phone at the upcoming event in London. As far as Honor V10’s cost is concerned, it is expected to arrive in China with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$452).

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Huawei is expected to launch what should be its last flagship smartphone for the year later this month. The Honor V10 will be going official on December 5 in London, UK for the global market but before then, it would be unveiled in China on November 28. We have already seen launch posters flying around the internet and even banners have been erected in various cities in China projecting the November 28 launch. We have now seen a press invite for the event and one thing that stands out is the AI and fast slogan the new smartphone is teased with.

This isn’t the first time the company will be teasing the AI power of the V10 but this time around the focus seems to be on the AI and not on the full-view display the V10 is expected to feature. What this tells us is that the device will come packing a Kirin 970 chip just as we thought. Huawei’s latest Hisilicon Kirin 970 is based on the 10n manufacturing process and is reputed as the world’s first chip with an independent in-built Neural Processing Unit (NPU) AI computing platform. This also brings the new AI capable chip to a device that is not as expensive as the Mate 10 models. Rumors have it that the Honor V10 would be coming with a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$450). 

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The Honor V10 has featured in several leaks and rumours well ahead of its launch. The Honor V10 is expected to feature a 6.0-inch display with FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels which means it will come with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Kirin 970 SoC will be accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and 8GB RAM on a higher version.  The device is also expected to be available in two storage models – 64 GB and 128 GB. On the camera end, the V10 will feature a 13MP selfie shooter and at the rear, there will be a 16MP + 20MP dual camera setup. The mobile will get its juice from a 4000mAh battery that will be coupled with 22.5W SuperCharge and would run on Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0.

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Honor V10 is scheduled to get unveiled on Nov. 28 through a launch event in Beijing, China. A Huawei phone with model number BND-AL00 has appeared on TENAA. It is speculated that this smartphone could be the upcoming Honor V10 flagship.

According to TENAA listing, the BND-AL00 is driven by Kirin 970 chipset. The official teaser of the Honor V10 hints that AI powered Kirin 970 will be powering it. Hence, the BND-AL00 could be the Honor V10 smartphone.

The images of the smartphone that have surfaced on TENAA shows it has rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a full screen design. The images also suggest that the rumored Honor V10 may house a metallic chassis.

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The alleged Honor V10 features a 5.99-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Kirin 970 SoC will be accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. It is expected to be available in two storage models like 64 GB and 128 GB.

For shooting selfies, it will be featuring a selfie camera of 13-megapixel. The backside of the Honor V10 will be housing dual camera sensors of 16-megapixel and 20-megapixel. It includes a 3,750mAh battery that will be coupled with 22.5W SuperCharge. The V10 will be running on Android 8.0 Oreo and may feature same EMUI 8.0 skin found on Mate 10 series phones.

Rumors have suggested that the Honor V10 would be coming with a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$450). After Nov. 28 launch in China, the Honor V10 will be also showcased in London on Dec. 5.

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Honor V10 is an upcoming flagship phone that is slated to get announced on Dec. 5 in London, U.K. An official launch invitation that has been shared on Honor’s Weibo account reveals that the company would be debuting the Honor V10 in Beijing, China on Nov. 28 before introducing it in London.

The above launch invitation shows that the Honor V10 will not only feature dual cameras but also it will be enabled with AI capabilities. Previous reports have revealed that the 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup arriving on V10 will not have Leica branding.

Honor CEO Zhao Ming has recently confirmed that the Honor V10 will be powered by Kirin 970 and it will be running on EMUI 8.0 flavored Android 8.0 Oreo. The Kirin 970 that features a dedicated NPU unit for handling AI is the same chipset that powers the Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro.

The Honor V10 is rumored to feature a 6-inch display by BOE. The screen is expected to deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Mate 10 Pro also features an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting 6-inch display. Since the smartphone will be coming with a full screen design, the fingerprint scanner will be placed on its rear side.

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It is expected to arrive in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Like the Mate 10 Pro, the Honor V10 is also speculated to house a 4,000mAh battery that will carry support for 22.5W rapid charging.

Since the Honor V10 borrows a lot of features from the Mate 10 Pro, it is expected to arrive as a toned-down version of the Mate 10 Pro. However, it is yet to be confirmed whether it will be featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack or IP67 resistance.  The Mate 9 Pro came with a metallic body, but the Mate 10 Pro that features a full screen deign is equipped with a glass + metal chassis. Since Honor’s “V” series phones have also always featured metallic body, the V10 may not feature a glass and metal combination chassis.

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Honor will be holding a launch event on Dec. 5 in London. The Chinese firm is expected to debut the Honor V10 flagship phone through the upcoming launch event. Fresh information claims that the Honor V10 will be first announced in China on Nov. 28 before getting unveiled in London.

In the previous month, the Honor V10 had received 3C approval in China which suggested that the smartphone would be arriving soon in the country. The rumor mill has already leaked the key specs of the Honor V10 smartphone.

As far as the design of the smartphone is concerned, it is expected to appear very similar to the Mate 10 Pro flagship phone. Leaked information suggests that its body will be more rounded than the Mate 10 Pro. Also, it is expected to feature a display manufactured by the China-based BOE Technology firm.

Recent reports have revealed that the Honor V10 will be coming with a 6-inch display that would be carrying support for an aspect ratio of 18:9. The AI driven Kirin 970 chipset is speculated to power the smartphone. Its 6 GB RAM variant is expected to feature 64 GB of storage whereas the 8 GB RAM variant may include 128 GB of storage. Android 8.0 Oreo is speculated to come preloaded on the smartphone.

The exact size of the battery that will fuel the Honor V10 is not known. However, it is pegged to carry support for 22W fast charge. The rear side of the phone may house a 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera system, albeit Leica branding found Mate 10 series. There is no information available on the selfie camera of the phone. As far as pricing is concerned, the Honor V10 is likely to cost around 3,000 Yuan (~$450).

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Three new devices have just been certified by the Chinese Communications Commission. The devices with model number BKL-AL00, *NI-ALOO, and BKL-AL20 are said to be different models of the Honor V10.

Although, the certification site doesn’t provide details about the three phones, there are rumors of possible specs. First, the Honor V10 is said to have a 5.99” 18:9 display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. It will be powered by the new Kirin 970 chipset and run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

The Honor V10 will come in 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variants. It will have the same camera configuration as the Mate 10 but without the Leica branding. It may also have a different aperture size.

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With respect to design, the V10 is rumored to have glass on both sides with a metal frame. Price is expected to start at ¥2799 (~$422) which is significantly cheaper than the Mate 10.

Huawei has an event scheduled for December 5 in London and it is believed the Honor V10 will be announced there.

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The Honor V9 was one of the first flagships released this year. It also launched as the the Honor 8 Pro outside China a few months later. Huawei’s sub-brand has a new phone launching in December 5 and some sources say it is the Honor V10.

The front panel of a phone said to be the V10 leaked last month, revealing one of the major changes coming to the series – an 18:9 display. But while most 18:9 phones have their fingerprint scanners at the back, this may have its own in front judging from the cut-out on the bottom bezel. This is also unusual since the Honor V9 has its fingerprint scanner on the back even though it has a regular 16:9 display.

An alleged render of the Honor V10 has also surfaced online. While it does appear to have a full-screen display, there is no physical home button on the chin. This makes us wonder if this render is genuine.

Come to think of it, the poster for the December 5 launch does show the front of the unknown phone, which no doubt packs an 18:9 display judging from the size of the bezels. However, it doesn’t have a physical home button. Huawei’s CEO also said at IFA 2017 that the next Honor flagship will arrive early 2018 with an AI chip on board.

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Nothing is set in stone for now except that Honor will indeed launch a new phone in December. If the panels are genuine, then this render is obviously not that of the Honor V10 since it lacks a home button. We will have to wait for more leaks to confirm if the V10 will launch this year and if it will have its fingerprint in front.

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Huawei’s CEO Richard Yu took the spotlight at IFA with the launch of the world’s first Artificial Intelligence chip- Kirin 970. Apart from Huawei, the Honor brand also hosted its own press briefing at IFA but no product was announced. However, Honor President George Zhao spoke about the upcoming Honor flagship smartphone which would also feature Artificial intelligence.

Basically, apart from the difference in designs, the Honor smartphones come with similar hardware with Huawei phones. This has helped to expand Huawei’s market base and also to ensure the flagships come with better prices for consumers. That same strategy seems to be what the CEO was referring to when he talked about artificial intelligence.

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The Honor president was actually talking about the Honor V10 which would be the successor to the Honor V9.  The Honor V9 was the first flagship phone Huawei launched in February this year. The device features a Kirin 960 processor backed by 6GB of RAM. So it is just logical the Honor V10 would feature a Kirin 970 processor and this would make it the second Huawei model after the Mate 10 to use the AI chip. George Zhao did reveal the Honor V10 would be launched in early 2018. Going by the Honor V9 itinerary, a February launch looks likely but the device may likely also be China exclusive, launching under a different moniker outside China a month or two later.

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