Honor 90 Lite vs Oppo A79
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Oppo A79 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A79 leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A79 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 90 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A79 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Oppo A79
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Oppo A79 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (30/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Oppo A79, the Oppo A79 scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A79 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). 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 Oppo A79 is a bit better (30/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A79 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Oppo A79 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 680 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 165.6×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A79
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A79
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A79
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Oppo A79, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A79
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 Oppo A79 is a bit better (30/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A79 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Oppo A79?
The Oppo A79 edges out the Honor 90 Lite by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Oppo A79?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo A79 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Oppo A79?
The Oppo A79 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Oppo A79?
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 63/100).