A PK between two thousand star phones: Honor X10 and iQOO Z1, which one is more worthy of choice?

For students, choosing to buy a phone during the 618 shopping festival can save a lot of living expenses, but you must be cautious when choosing a phone. Don’t buy some models that fail to deliver good results afterwards, otherwise you will be very upset after spending money and having a bad experience. At present, many students have set their sights on the 2K price range. As the two most popular star models in the 2K price range, which one is the best choice, Honor X10 or iQOO Z1? I guess many students are very curious. So let’s take a look through actual comparison below!

First of all, from the design point of view, Honor X10 and iQOO Z1 have obvious differences. The front of Honor X10 is a lifting full screen, while iQOO Z1 is a hole-punch screen design. The display effect of Honor X10 will be more immersive. From the parameter level, the screen refresh rate of iQOO Z1 is 144Hz, which is higher than the 90Hz of Honor X10. The picture will be smoother in the corresponding adapted games. However, it should be noted that most applications are currently adapted to 90Hz, and there are relatively few applications with higher refresh rates.

▲Left: iQOO Z1; Right: Honor X10

Secondly, in the design of the back, the unique light pattern design of Honor X10 makes the back look not too monotonous, while iQOO Z1 adopts the traditional family design style. At the same time, the back of Honor X10 is made of glass, while iQOO Z1 is made of plastic. In terms of texture and heat dissipation, Honor X10 is better. In addition, the plastic back cover will be scratched after long-term use, while the glass material does not need to worry about such problems.

▲Left: iQOO Z1; Right: Honor 10

In terms of hardware configuration, I guess many students can't help but want to buy the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor built into the iQOO Z1. Because, in terms of performance, the Dimensity 1000+ is comparable to the Snapdragon 865, and is quite powerful in the 2K level. The Honor X10 is equipped with the self-developed Kirin 820 5G SoC. Although it has a three-speed core architecture, it does have a gap with the Dimensity 1000+ in terms of architecture and performance points.

According to the AnTuTu benchmark test, the iQOO Z1 has a total score of 516,334 points, which is very close to the flagship Snapdragon 865 processor. The Honor X10 has a total score of 379,012 points, which is significantly different from the iQOO Z1. However, we also know that the benchmark score cannot directly determine the actual user experience, and the optimization of the processor is equally important. So, how will the two star models perform?

According to @小白评测, the average frame rate of the Honor X10 can reach 59.79 when running "Peace Elite", and the frame rate fluctuation is only 0.62, which means that there is almost no lag in the actual game process. The iQOO Z1 with stronger performance has an average frame rate of 58.25 in "Peace Elite", and the frame rate fluctuation reaches 11.87, which means that there are perceptible lags in the actual experience, especially in the second half of the game. The fluctuation range is more frequent. For users who need to play for a long time, this needs to be noted.

What is the reason for the poor gaming experience of the more powerful iQOO Z1? Here, we can take a look at the body temperature of both parties during the game. According to the data, the highest temperature of the Honor X10 is 45.6°C, and the highest temperature of the iQOO Z1 reaches 50.3°C. As we all know, excessively high temperatures will trigger the processor's frequency reduction protection mechanism, which is also the main reason why the fluctuation of the iQOO Z1 game in the second half has intensified. In addition, the difference in the chip tuning capabilities of the two is also one of the reasons. The Honor X10 uses self-developed chips, which are more handy in tuning than the supply chain chips used by the iQOO Z1.

In addition to "Peace Elite", there are many other game comparisons on the Internet. In the game "Honkai Impact 3", the average frame rate of Honor X10 reached 46.90, while the average frame rate of iQOO Z1 was 44.03. In terms of body temperature, the highest temperature of Honor X10 was 38.3℃, and the highest temperature of iQOO Z1 reached 40.6℃. The frame rate stability and temperature of the two are similar to the previous results.

In the 1080P full special effects of Bright Mountains, iQOO Z1 leads Honor X10 in frame rate for the first time, but the temperature is still high. The temperature of Honor X10 is only 35.3℃, while iQOO Z1 soars to 41.5℃.

In addition to performance, there are also some differences in the 5G experience between the two. Honor X10 supports the world's largest number of 9 5G frequency bands, while iQOO Z1 supports 6 5G frequency bands. When mobile operators continue to improve 5G frequency bands in the future, Honor X10 will have better compatibility with 5G networks. At the same time, Honor X10 also has a "decathlon" 5G experience, built-in 5G smart dual-card, 5G super uplink and other functions, which is also a major advantage compared to iQOO Z1.

In terms of imaging, although it is priced at 2K, the Honor X10 uses a 40-megapixel RYYB super-sensitive main camera, which increases the amount of light entering by 40% compared to the traditional RGGB array. In addition, it uses the same ISP 5.0 as the Kirin 990, so the actual shooting picture is quite outstanding. The iQOO Z1 uses a 48-megapixel triple camera. Since the main camera sensor size and single pixel area are not as good as the Honor X10, the imaging strength of the main camera is also somewhat different from that of the Honor X10.

▲iQOO Z1 ▲ Honor X10

Finally, let's take a look at the difference in user reputation between the two. According to data from the JD platform, the Honor X10 has accumulated more than 41,000 reviews, with a favorable rating of 96%. The iQOO Z1 has accumulated more than 32,000 reviews on the JD platform, but the favorable rating is only 91%. The number of reviews is often positively correlated with sales, and the favorable rating is often positively correlated with the popularity of the product. Therefore, it is not difficult to infer that the Honor X10 is better in sales and reputation.

In general, iQOO Z1 and Honor X10 both have their own advantages in the 2K price range. iQOO Z1 has stronger short-term burst performance, while Honor X10 has better actual experience and image performance, and is more popular among consumers in the market. Therefore, if you need a comprehensive and balanced user experience, Honor X10 may be more recommended. So, which one do you think is a better choice in the 2K price range?

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.