Honor 90 vs OnePlus Nord N300 5G
The Verdict
Honor 90 delivers substantially better value at $449 compared to Nord N300's $228 price point when considering the performance gap. The Honor features a superior Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor against MediaTek Dimensity 810, offering noticeably faster app loading and gaming performance. Display quality differs dramatically: Honor's 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with 2664x1200 resolution and 1600 nits brightness vastly outperforms Nord N300's 6.56-inch IPS LCD at 1612x720 with only 550 nits. Camera hardware strongly favors Honor with a 200MP main sensor, OIS, and 12MP ultrawide versus Nord N300's basic 48MP single camera and 1080p video. Both pack 5000mAh batteries, but Honor's 66W charging significantly outpaces Nord N300's 33W. Storage ranges from 256-512GB on Honor versus 64GB on Nord N300, creating a substantial usability difference. However, Nord N300 targets budget-conscious buyers who need 5G connectivity and basic functionality. For anyone willing to spend around $450, Honor 90 is the clear winner, offering flagship-adjacent features including premium materials, AMOLED display, and versatile cameras. Nord N300 suits only those with strict budget constraints under $250.
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 Nord N300 5G if…
- →5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- →33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
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 Nord N300 5G
Pros
- 5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
- Clean OxygenOS with minimal bloatware
- NFC for contactless payments
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably low on the 6.56-inch display
- Only 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is very tight
- 2 MP depth sensor is essentially useless
- Dimensity 810 is basic — limited gaming capability
- Only one OS update promised
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor 90 | OnePlus Nord N300 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 12 (OxygenOS 12.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front and back | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | None | None |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 33W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.56 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1200 | 1612 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 550 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | MediaTek Dimensity 810 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
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