Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Honor 90
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 Pro commands a $550 premium over the Honor 90, and whether that's justified depends entirely on your priorities. The iPhone excels with its A15 Bionic chip delivering faster real-world performance, superior video capabilities including ProRes and Cinematic mode, and tighter iOS integration. Its 6.1-inch display is sharper at 2532 x 1170 resolution, though the Honor's larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen reaches 1600 nits versus the iPhone's 1200. Camera differences are striking: while the Honor boasts a massive 200 MP main sensor with impressive megapixels, the iPhone's computational photography and superior optical system produce better-balanced, more natural shots. Battery life favors the Honor significantly, with its 5000 mAh capacity and 66W fast charging versus the iPhone's 3095 mAh and 20W charging. The iPhone includes wireless MagSafe charging and an IP68 water resistance rating; the Honor lacks both. Performance-wise, the A15 Bionic still outpaces the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. For creative professionals, daily video users, and those invested in Apple's ecosystem, the iPhone 13 Pro justifies its cost. Budget-conscious buyers wanting larger screens, longer battery life, and more megapixels will appreciate the Honor 90's value proposition significantly more.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 Pro if…
- →ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- →Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- →Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
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 Pro
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
- Excellent A15 Bionic performance
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- 12 MP camera system unchanged resolution
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- Relatively small 3095 mAh battery
- Starting at $999 was expensive
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 Pro | Honor 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 183 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, ProRes, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3095 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2664 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 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 (5-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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