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).

The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Honor 90 Smart by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 85
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor 90 Smart: The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90 Smart
$355
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $4. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $4.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.