Honor 90 Lite vs Honor 90 Smart
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Smart leads — 41/100 vs 39/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 108 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 90 Smart has the stronger camera (79 vs 73); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Honor 90 Smart
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Better display (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 100MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Honor 90 Smart, the Honor 90 Smart scores 2 points higher (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Lite and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (26/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (76/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Honor 90 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5330 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | 79 | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Honor 90 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Lite and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (26/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (51/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (76/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor 90 Smart?
The Honor 90 Smart edges out the Honor 90 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Honor 90 Smart?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Honor 90 Smart — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor 90 Smart?
The Honor 90 Smart leads on camera score (26/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Honor 90 Smart?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor 90 Lite (76/100 vs 57/100).