Honor 90 vs Honor X80i
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 leads — 42/100 vs 32/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 90
Honor X80i
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 185g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (59/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Honor X80i, the Honor 90 scores 10 points higher (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (59/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $400 | — |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (59/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Honor X80i?
The Honor 90 is noticeably better than the Honor X80i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Honor X80i?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Honor X80i?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Honor X80i?
The Honor 90 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.