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 Honor Play10 4G |
 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
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|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $108.00 | $507.90 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, September 08 | 2024, January 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September | Available. Released 2024, January 24 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 167.7 x 77.7 x 8.6 mm (6.60 x 3.06 x 0.34 in) | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) |
| Build | - | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Features | Dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
| Display | ||
| Type | TFT LCD | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Features | - | DX anti-reflective coating |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 15 (Go edition) | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Features | - | UFS 4.0 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Quad | - | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Features | LED flash | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF | - |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | - | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Features | - | High-bitrate audio support |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Features | - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired Reverse wired | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Ocean Cyan, Starry Purple, Midnight Black | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange |
| Models | ELA-LX3 | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS |
| SAR | - | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) |
| Price | - | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | - | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | - | Active use score 13:49h |
| — | Performance | Win |
| — | Display | Win |
| — | Camera | Win |
| — | Battery | — |
| — | Charging | Win |
| — | RAM | Win |
| — | 5G | Win |
| Win | Price | — |
- 3.5mm analog headphone jack for lag-free wired audio listening
- Limited to 4G LTE cellular data speeds without 5G support
- IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
- Screen refresh rate capped at 60Hz (less fluid than Galaxy S24 Ultra's 120Hz)
- Future-proof 5G network connectivity (limited to 4G on Play10 4G)
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than Play10 4G's 60Hz
- Higher-tier Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor offering substantial compute superiority
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant shots (missing on Play10 4G)
- Lacks 3.5mm headphone jack (available on Play10 4G)
Choosing between the Honor Play10 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra requires looking past basic marketing sheets to examine real-world compute efficiency, visual fidelity, and daily ergonomics.
Processing horsepower tilts convincingly toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, driven by its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm). It outpaces the Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) in the Honor Play10 4G during resource-demanding workflows, offering greater headroom for complex gaming, video encoding, and rapid app switching.
Visual fidelity favors the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose LTPO AMOLED display at 120Hz delivers enhanced sharpness, rich color depth, and fluid motion that outclasses the IPS LCD screen found on the Honor Play10 4G.
Imaging capabilities tilt toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, highlighted by its 200MP primary camera with OIS stabilization and optical zoom capabilities. It produces crisper snapshots with lively color science and cleaner edge definition compared to the 13MP camera on the Honor Play10 4G.
Longevity and replenishment turnaround favor the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose 5000mAh battery and 45W charging provide faster top-ups and reliable stamina compared to the 5000mAh (10W) configuration of the Honor Play10 4G.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra earns the victory in this head-to-head comparison with 6 category wins versus 1 for the Honor Play10 4G. With decisive strengths in key hardware areas, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra delivers greater overall capability and stronger value.
