Honor 90 Smart vs Honor X50i
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor X50i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Smart leads — 26/100 vs 25/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 100 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50i doesn't; the Honor X50i is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Honor 90 Smart
Honor X50i
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 100MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Honor X50i, the Honor 90 Smart scores 1 points higher (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (45/100 vs 27/100). 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 X50i is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Honor X50i (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X50i notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor X50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 100 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, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $355 | — |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X50i
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X50i
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 Smart and Honor X50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor X50i
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 X50i is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Honor X50i (45/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X50i notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (76/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Honor X50i?
The Honor 90 Smart edges out the Honor X50i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Honor X50i?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor X50i — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Honor X50i?
The Honor X50i leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Honor X50i?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X50i is a better fit for everyday use.