30 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 46
REVIEW
Google’s version. OnePlus’ OxygenOS is a much better
example of refined change to Android, where EMUI is
the definition of change for change sake. Having said
this, it doesn’t restrict use, it’s just a lot to adjust to if
you’re coming from another Android device.
Yet the View 10 ships on Android Oreo 8.0, still one
of the first handsets worldwide to do so, and remains
an excellently affordable way to get your hands on
an OS running Google’s latest software – even if it is
masked by the massive changes EMUI brings.
You can add the preferable app drawer where
EMUI by default displays all app on the home screens
iOS style, or you could just add the Google or Nova
launchers from the Play Store to change the vibe.
In fact, Honor includes probably the most granular
customization settings of any widely available Android
manufacturer, from screen resolution to accessibility
features, secure enclaves and file encryption. If you
are looking for a phone you can make your own, this
is a great option. But if you want a clean, straight
forward Android experience out of the box, you
are best off looking at a OnePlus 5T or Pixel 2.Verdict
The Honor View 10 is another flagship device from a
company that promises a lot with high specs and low
prices. The phone is much more similar in look and
feel to the Honor 8 Pro than the recent Honor 9, and
loses the attractive glass back in favour of AI software
perks and Android Oreo. At £449 you could opt for
the same-price OnePlus 5T which has more attractive
software design, but it could turn out that the Honor