Honor 90 vs Poco M6 Pro
The Verdict
Honor 90 delivers flagship performance at a mid-range price, featuring a 200MP main camera with OIS and PDAF, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition processor, and a brighter 1600-nit AMOLED display with 2664x1200 resolution. It supports 5G connectivity and offers up to 12GB RAM with 512GB storage options. Poco M6 Pro targets budget-conscious buyers with a 64MP main camera, MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra chipset, and practical IP53 dust and water resistance that Honor 90 lacks. Both phones share 5000mAh batteries and 120Hz AMOLED screens, though Honor's is noticeably sharper and brighter. Poco M6 Pro's 67W charging slightly edges Honor's 66W, but Honor's faster processor and superior camera system justify the $250 premium. Poco excels as a budget value champion with all-day battery life and basic durability, while Honor 90 suits users prioritizing camera quality, display excellence, and gaming performance. Honor 90 is the better overall phone for most users willing to invest moderately more.
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 Poco M6 Pro if…
- →120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- →67W fast charging at budget price
- →5000 mAh battery with all-day life
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
Poco M6 Pro
Pros
- 120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- 67W fast charging at budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with all-day life
- Lightweight at 179 g
- Good 64 MP main camera for the price
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No OIS on main camera
- Only 1080p video recording
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor 90 | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 179 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front and back | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF | 64 MP, f/1.79 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1200 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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