Honor 90 Lite vs Honor X50i
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor X50i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X50i leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Honor X50i
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Honor X50i better?
- Better camera (38/100 vs 21/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Honor X50i, the Honor X50i scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X50i leads (38/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X50i notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (38/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Honor X50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 100 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X50i
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X50i
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Honor X50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X50i notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (38/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor X50i?
The Honor X50i 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 X50i?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Honor X50i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor X50i?
The Honor X50i leads on camera score (38/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Honor X50i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X50i (38/100 vs 21/100).