Honor 90 vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Honor 90 delivers exceptional value with a 6.7-inch 1600-nit AMOLED display and impressive 200 MP main camera with OIS at $449. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition handles daily tasks smoothly, while 66W fast charging and 5000 mAh battery provide solid endurance. However, Magic 5 Pro justifies its $899 premium through flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance, superior 50 MP triple camera setup with 3.5x optical telephoto and 4K 60fps video, IP68 dust/water resistance, 50W wireless charging, and sharper 2848x1312 LTPO OLED display at 1800 nits. Magic 5 Pro's heavier 219g build and higher price reflect professional-grade capabilities, while Honor 90 excels as a mid-range performer offering 80% of the experience at half the cost. For budget-conscious buyers seeking a capable daily driver with excellent camera versatility, Honor 90 is the smarter choice. Those prioritizing zoom capabilities, water resistance, wireless charging, and maximum performance should invest in Magic 5 Pro.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor 90 | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front and back | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1200 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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