Honor X9b vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
Honor X9b and Samsung Galaxy S10+ represent vastly different market segments and eras. Samsung's flagship offers superior display technology with Dynamic AMOLED at 3440x1440 resolution and 60Hz refresh, paired with the faster Snapdragon 855 processor and optical zoom telephoto lens. However, it suffers from an aging Android 9 OS, smaller 4100 mAh battery, and slower 15W charging. Honor X9b counters with modern Android 13, massive 5800 mAh battery with 35W fast charging, larger 6.78-inch AMOLED screen at 120Hz, and higher peak brightness of 2000 nits. Camera comparison favors Samsung's balanced quad setup with optical zoom, though Honor's 108MP main sensor captures higher resolution. At $279 versus $999, Honor X9b delivers exceptional value with current software and battery life. S10+ appeals only to those needing optical zoom or premium build quality. For most users, Honor X9b is the smarter purchase.
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 S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
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 S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor X9b | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 175 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.4 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 (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| 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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