Honor 90 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 912,649); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 122); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better portability (71/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Honor 90 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (87/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.