Honor 90 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Honor 90 excels with a superior 200MP main camera featuring f/1.9 aperture and exceptional OIS, paired with a brighter 1600-nit AMOLED display that handles sunlight better. Its 2664x1200 resolution also delivers sharper visuals. Tecno Camon 30 Premier counters with faster MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset performance, higher 70W charging speed, wireless charging capability at 15W, IP65 dust and water resistance, and immediate Android 14 software. The Camon 30's 50MP telephoto lens adds flexibility despite lower megapixel specs overall. Display brightness gap (1600 vs 1300 nits) matters for outdoor use. Both pack 5000mAh batteries and 120Hz screens. Honor's camera quality and display superiority lean toward content creators and visual enthusiasts, while Tecno offers better value for everyday users prioritizing fast charging, durability rating, and current software. The $50 price difference favors Tecno, though Honor's imaging prowess justifies its premium if photography matters to you.
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 Tecno Camon 30 Premier if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- →Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- →12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
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
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
- Dimensity 8200 Ultimate handles gaming and multitasking well
- 70W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
Cons
- Tecno brand has limited presence in Western markets
- HiOS includes bloatware and advertisements
- No ultrawide camera limits versatility
- IP65 is not as protective as IP68
- After-sales and software support is uncertain long-term
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor 90 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front and back | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1200 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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