Honor 90 Lite vs Honor Play 50 Plus
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 50 Plus leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 50 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 90 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't; the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Honor Play 50 Plus
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Better display (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (30/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Honor Play 50 Plus, the Honor Play 50 Plus scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus leads (54/100 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 Play 50 Plus are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (30/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (76/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Honor Play 50 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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 Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Honor Play 50 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 50 Plus
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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 Play 50 Plus are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (30/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (54/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (76/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Play 50 Plus?
The Honor Play 50 Plus edges out the Honor 90 Lite by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Honor Play 50 Plus?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Honor Play 50 Plus — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Play 50 Plus?
The Honor Play 50 Plus leads on camera score (30/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Honor Play 50 Plus?
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).