Honor 90 Smart vs Honor Play 50 Plus
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) 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 90 Smart leads — 26/100 vs 24/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 50 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't.
Honor 90 Smart
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5330 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Honor Play 50 Plus, the Honor 90 Smart scores 2 points higher (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Honor Play 50 Plus are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor Play 50 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $355 | — |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 Smart and Honor Play 50 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play 50 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Honor Play 50 Plus are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Honor Play 50 Plus?
The Honor 90 Smart edges out the Honor Play 50 Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Honor Play 50 Plus?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Play 50 Plus — 24/100.
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Honor Play 50 Plus?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 50 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.