Honor X9b vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Comparing these phones reveals a significant generation gap. Honor X9b offers modern conveniences: a massive 5800 mAh battery with 120Hz AMOLED display at 2000 nits brightness, 5G connectivity, and a versatile 108MP main camera setup. Its Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor handles everyday tasks adequately. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ from 2019 features a superior 3040x1440 QHD display on Dynamic AMOLED, more refined Snapdragon 855 performance, and an exceptional camera with optical zoom and 4K 60fps video. However, the Note 10+ suffers from a smaller 4300 mAh battery, lacks 5G, runs outdated Android 9, and offers weaker screen brightness at 1200 nits. For practical modern use, Honor X9b delivers better battery endurance, fresher software, 5G support, and a brighter display. Samsung's premium construction and advanced cameras appeal primarily to photography enthusiasts. At nearly four times the price, the Note 10+ cannot justify its cost against Honor's value proposition.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor X9b if…
- →Massive 5800 mAh battery provides outstanding multi-day endurance
- →2000-nit AMOLED display brightness is excellent for outdoor use
- →108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos in good lighting
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Honor X9b
Pros
- Massive 5800 mAh battery provides outstanding multi-day endurance
- 2000-nit AMOLED display brightness is excellent for outdoor use
- 108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos in good lighting
- Enhanced drop resistance with 2-layer glass structure
- 5G connectivity at an affordable price point
Cons
- 35W charging is slow for the large 5800 mAh battery
- 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras are filler
- IP53 splash resistance is basic protection
- No wireless charging
- MagicOS has some bloatware and ads
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor X9b | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1116 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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