Huawei nova 10 vs Honor 70: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Honor 70 edges out the Huawei nova 10 thanks to its Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, brighter display, and slightly faster charging. While both offer good value, the Honor 70 provides a more refined and powerful experience overall.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei nova 10 | Honor 70 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, July 04 | 2022, May 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, July 10 | Available. Released 2022, June 02 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 73.9 x 6.9 mm (6.39 x 2.91 x 0.27 in) | 161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm (6.35 x 2.89 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 178 g (6.28 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10 | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 642L |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 12 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide) | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens | 54 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide) | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Virtual proximity sensing | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired 5W reverse wired | 66W wired, 60% in 20 min 5W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh | Li-Po 4800 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Violet | Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Icelandic Frost, Crystal Silver |
| Models | NCO-AL00, NCO-LX1, NCO-LX3 | FNE-AN00, FNE-NX9 |
| Price | About 500 EUR | £ 201.00 / € 189.90 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 100h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -29.4 LUFS (Average) |
Huawei nova 10
- Stylish design
- Good selfie camera
- 66W fast charging
- Reverse wired charging
- Slightly older chipset
- Potentially limited app availability due to Huawei ecosystem
- Lower peak brightness display
Honor 70
- Snapdragon 778G+ 5G chipset
- Brighter display
- Excellent battery life (100h endurance)
- Faster charging (60% in 20 min)
- 5G connectivity
- Design might be less distinctive than nova 10
- Infinite contrast ratio is nominal
Display Comparison
Both phones feature OLED displays, but the Honor 70 boasts a significantly higher peak brightness of 790 nits (measured) compared to the nova 10. This makes the Honor 70's screen more visible in direct sunlight. The Honor 70 also touts an 'infinite' contrast ratio, though this is a nominal value, suggesting excellent blacks and vibrant colors. Both offer smooth 120Hz refresh rates.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer versatile camera setups, but the Honor 70's image processing and video capabilities are generally considered superior. While specific megapixel counts might be similar, the Honor 70 often produces more detailed and vibrant photos, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Both offer good selfie cameras.
Performance
The Honor 70 holds a clear advantage here. It utilizes the Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, a slightly overclocked version of the chipset found in the nova 10 (Snapdragon 778G 4G). This translates to noticeably better performance in demanding tasks and games. The Honor 70's CPU configuration also contributes to improved efficiency.
Battery Life
Both phones have a similar battery capacity, but the Honor 70's efficiency, thanks to its chipset, contributes to its impressive 100h endurance rating. Both support 66W wired charging and 5W reverse wired charging, with the Honor 70 charging to 60% in 20 minutes, slightly faster than the nova 10.
Buying Guide
The Huawei nova 10 is a good choice for users prioritizing a sleek design and potentially Huawei's software ecosystem (though app availability can be a factor). The Honor 70 is ideal for those seeking better performance, a brighter display, and a more future-proof 5G connection.