Honor 90 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid value at $449, but they excel in different areas. Honor 90 features a more premium build with its aluminum frame and glass construction, weighing 21g less at 183g. Its display reaches 1600 nits brightness, slightly dimmer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+'s 1800 nits, though both offer excellent 120Hz AMOLED panels. Camera hardware favors Honor with its larger f/1.9 aperture and 50MP selfie camera versus Xiaomi's 16MP front shooter. Performance differs significantly: Honor uses Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition while Xiaomi pairs the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra with superior charging at 120W versus Honor's 66W. Xiaomi compensates with IP68 water and dust resistance (Honor lacks any rating) and includes a telephoto lens for macro photography. Storage and RAM options match identically at 8GB/12GB and 256GB/512GB. Xiaomi's faster charging matters more for daily use than Honor's slightly better processor for most users. If durability and charging speed matter most, choose the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. If you prefer a lighter, more premium feel with better camera aperture and front camera, Honor 90 wins.
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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor 90 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front and back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1200 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| 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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