Honor 90 vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Verdict
Honor 90 delivers exceptional value at $449, featuring a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1600 nits peak brightness, a massive 5000 mAh battery supporting 66W charging, and a capable 200 MP main camera with OIS. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 handles daily tasks smoothly with 8-12 GB RAM options. OnePlus 9 Pro ($969) justifies its higher cost with the superior Snapdragon 888 chipset, providing noticeably faster performance, a sharper 3216 x 1440 display, 8K video recording, a versatile 8 MP telephoto lens with 3.3x optical zoom, and 50W wireless charging. The Pro's IP68 rating offers water resistance that Honor lacks. For most users, Honor 90 represents the smarter purchase, offering 90% of the experience at 46% of the price. The OnePlus 9 Pro appeals to power users who demand top-tier performance, superior video capabilities, and wireless charging. The honor-90 edges ahead for value-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and display brightness.
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 OnePlus 9 Pro if…
- →Hasselblad partnership improved color accuracy
- →Freeform ultrawide lens reduces edge distortion
- →65W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
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
OnePlus 9 Pro
Pros
- Hasselblad partnership improved color accuracy
- Freeform ultrawide lens reduces edge distortion
- 65W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Snapdragon 888 throttles under heavy use
- 8 MP telephoto is a weak point
- Hasselblad improvements were mostly color tuning
- OxygenOS updates became slower
- Overheating during extended gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor 90 | OnePlus 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front and back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm | 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, freeform lens |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 65W Warp Charge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1200 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
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