Honor 90 Lite vs Honor X80i
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 23/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 90 Lite
Honor X80i
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 9 points higher (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i and the Honor 90 Lite are nearly equal (24/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 45W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i and the Honor 90 Lite are nearly equal (24/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (56/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i edges out the Honor 90 Lite by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Honor X80i?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Honor X80i?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.