Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Honor 90
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 mini excels in display quality with its 1200-nit Super Retina XDR OLED panel and superior processing power via the A15 Bionic chip, delivering smoother performance and better software optimization. Its compact 5.4-inch form factor and lighter 140g weight make it ideal for one-handed use, while 20W charging and MagSafe wireless support add convenience. However, the 2406 mAh battery struggles with longevity compared to larger flagships. Honor's 90 counters with a massive 5000 mAh battery offering genuine all-day endurance, a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and significantly faster 66W wired charging. Its 200MP main camera captures exceptional detail, and 8GB/12GB RAM variants provide multitasking headroom. The catch: Honor lacks IP rating protection, offers weaker video capabilities at 4K 30fps versus iPhone's 4K 60fps, and runs Android with less predictable long-term software support. At $449 versus $699, the Honor 90 delivers superior value and practicality for everyday users prioritizing battery life and screen real estate. The iPhone 13 mini suits those valuing premium build quality, processing power, and compact form factor but demands compromise on battery endurance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 mini if…
- →Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- →Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- →Cinematic mode video recording
Buy the Honor 90 if…
- →200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- →1.5K AMOLED display with 1600-nit brightness is vibrant and sharp
- →66W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- Cinematic mode video recording
- Excellent build quality with Ceramic Shield
- Attractive $699 starting price
Cons
- Small 2406 mAh battery limits screen-on time
- No ProMotion 120Hz display
- No telephoto camera
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Last mini model Apple ever made
Honor 90
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- 1.5K AMOLED display with 1600-nit brightness is vibrant and sharp
- 66W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- Slim and lightweight at 7.8 mm and 183 g
- 50 MP front camera delivers excellent selfies
Cons
- No water or dust resistance rating
- 200 MP mode produces huge files with limited low-light gains
- No telephoto camera for zoom photography
- MagicOS software can feel bloated
- No wireless charging at any price tier
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Honor 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 140 g | 183 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS with sensor-shift | 200 MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2406 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2664 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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