Honor 90 Smart vs ZTE Blade V50
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) is priced at $355, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Honor 90 Smart
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $355
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $355 | $351 |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $4. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $4.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Honor 90 Smart by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.