Honor 90

The Honor 90, launched on June 7, 2023, is a mid-range smartphone that emphasizes its display and camera capabilities. It measures 161.9mm in height, 74.1mm in width, and 7.8mm in depth, with a weight of 183 grams.

Build Quality

The Honor 90 features a slim profile at 7.8mm and a lightweight design of 183g, making it comfortable to hold and use. It's available in several color options, including Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Diamond Silver, and Peacock Blue. The construction feels sturdy, though the specific materials aren’t detailed. The device also includes a 2.5D curved glass screen and a dual-edge display, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Screen Quality

The device boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1200 x 2664 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 435 ppi. It supports 1 billion colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 1600 nits. Other features include 3840Hz PWM dimming, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3 and sRGB standard color gamuts, a 10-bit panel, and a capacitive multi-touch frameless design. These specifications contribute to a vibrant, smooth, and eye-friendly viewing experience. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a high contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1. The display utilizes a hole-punch notch for the front camera.

Camera Performance

The Honor 90 features a triple rear camera system: a 200MP primary camera using a Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor (f/1.9 aperture, 0.56µm pixels, 1/1.4" sensor size), a 12MP ultrawide/macro lens (f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixels), and a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4 aperture, 2.24µm pixels). The main sensor employs 1-16 (4x4) pixel binning. The camera system offers features like 4K video recording at 30fps with EIS, 1080p at 30/60fps also with EIS, and slow-motion video up to 960fps. Additional features include autofocus, touch focus, PDAF, HDR, face detection, and RAW capture.

The front-facing camera is a 50MP sensor (f/2.4 aperture) with a 100-degree field of view for videos and also has a CMOS BSI type sensor. The camera is able to record 4K video, and it also includes a front-facing flash.

The device achieves a DXOMARK Mobile main score of 122, with a photo score of 128 and a video score of 126.

Software Experience

The Honor 90 runs on Android 13. While the device details don't specify the exact version of Honor's custom overlay (MagicOS), the base Android version provides a modern and feature-rich experience. It supports a variety of sensors including a fingerprint scanner (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. The phone also has noise cancellation microphones.

Battery Performance

The phone is powered by a 5000mAh Li-Ion battery, which is non-removable. It supports 66W fast charging, although wireless charging is not available. This fast-charging capability allows for quick replenishment of the battery.

Value for Money

The Honor 90 is positioned in the "medium price" range and comes in various configurations, including 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/512GB variants, catering to different storage and RAM needs. The 12GB/512GB version is priced between $316.94 and $490.00, depending on the market. Given the high-quality display, capable camera system, fast charging, and solid performance, the Honor 90 offers a compelling value proposition in its segment. It utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition (4 nm) chipset, with an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 644 GPU, offering smooth performance for everyday tasks and gaming. The phone also offers a good suite of connectivity features.