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Honor X10 5G: A pop-up-selfie 5G budget Honor — bezel-killer at a sharp price.

SpecEagle Editorial·May 2020·$280·Score 58/100

X10 5G was a swansong of the notchless pop-up era — Kirin 820, an RYYB Sony main, 5G — for $280. The Google services gap and aging pop-up mechanism define its modern caveats; for enthusiasts of the era it remains a fascinating relic.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.63" LCD 90 Hz
Chipset
Kirin 820
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
40 MP
Battery
4,300 mAh
Weight
203 g
What stands out
  • Pop-up selfie at $280 — no notch on a budget.
  • Kirin 820 was surprisingly capable.
  • RYYB Sony main camera.
  • jack + microSD.
What to watch
  • No Google services (Huawei-era restriction).
  • Pop-up mechanism aging.
  • 22.5 W charging, single speaker.
  • Support ended.
The phone it has to beat
Reno 7 Pro 5G
$549 · score 78/100