HIGHLIGHTS
* Honor is tipped to launch Honor 90 soon in India.
* The company had recently filed a trademark in India.
* Madhav Sheth is likely to be the CEO of Honor in India.
* Honor, the Chinese smartphone brand, is making a comeback in the Indian market with a new phone called the Honor 90.
* Former Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth is rumored to be leading Honor in India, with employees from Realme already joining the company.
* The Honor 90 is expected to be unveiled in September and will likely have similar specifications to the global variant, including various color options.
Honor used to have a market presence in the Indian smartphone market, but it hasn’t launched a new phone in the country in recent years.
However, there are recent reports that the company is planning a comeback, with Realme’s Madhav Sheth as the head of its Indian operations.
The Honor 90 is rumored to be the first device to debut in the country after years, and a new report claims it will be unveiled in mid-September with a price tag under Rs. 50,000.
Honor is preparing to re-enter the Indian market after a long period. The company left India after the US banned Huawei from using Google services.
Later, Honor was separated from its parent company. Another Chinese technology company bought the company.
Recently, Honor has filed a trademark in India for Honor for Knights with Madhav Sheth as proprietor.
A separate report claimed that many employees also left Realme to join Honor. A recent report tipped that Honor is trying to re-enter the Indian market with its Honor 90 series smartphones.
A YouTuber had tipped the launch timeline and revealed the specifications of the upcoming device. A new report from IANS has tipped the price range of the upcoming device.
Honor 90 to Face Tough Competition in India
IANS reports Honor 90 will be unveiled in the first half of September.
The news agency did not reveal the exact date but claimed the Honor 90 will be priced in India at around Rs 45,000.
If true, Honor 90 will have to face cut-throat competition as this category is already filled with impressive phones like OnePlus 11R, Oppo Reno 10 Pro, and even the flashy Nothing Phone (2).
Honor 90 is already available for purchase in Europe with a starting price of €550. It brings notable features like a big 6.7” AMOLED display with 1200p resolution and 66W charging support for the 5,000mAh battery.
It comes powered by the mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Soc and a flagship-tier camera setup with a 200 MP sensor. There’s a 50MP selfie camera and numerous AI enhancement features.
The smartphone certainly looks good and could grab the attention of many Indian buyers. Good-looking phones with great camera setups sell well in India, as evidenced by the popularity of the Oppo Reno and Vivo V series.
Of course, there are other factors that drive sales, such as extensive ad campaigns and influencer collaborations.
Honor’s return to India could be great news for consumers, as they will have more options to choose from.
Expected Launch Timeline
The exact date hasn’t been revealed yet, Gaurav Chaudhary, also known as Technical Guruji, mentioned that the Honor 90 will be unveiled for Indian customers in September.
The exact price of the smartphone is not launched yet .
Expected Specifications and Colors
The Honor 90 has already been released in certain global markets, and based on the information shared by the tipster, it seems that the Indian variant will have similar specifications.
The smartphone was launched in four different colors globally, including Peacock Blue, Diamond Silver, Midnight Black, and Emerald Green.
It is likely that the Emerald Green variant will also be available in India.
Honor’s Return to India
There have been reports suggesting that Honor could return to the Indian smartphone market with the former Realme India CEO, Madhav Sheth, leading the way.
Although Sheth has not officially confirmed his association with Honor, a trademark named “Honor for Knights,” with Sheth’s name mentioned, was discovered recently.
The trademark’s product description includes mobile phones and accessories, adding to the speculation about Honor’s comeback in India.
HONOR 90 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 12 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | September 29, 2023 (Expected) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Magic UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Cortex A710 + 2.36 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 644 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2664 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 436 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 90.34 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1600 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Height | 161.9 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 74.1 mm |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 183 grams |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Diamond Silver, Peacock Blue |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 200 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(1.4″ sensor size)12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 15500 x 13000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
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| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/2.4, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
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Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 66W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 19) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 19) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs
1) What is Honor 90 Tipped Pricing and Specifications?
Ans) The report from IANS claims that Honor might launch the device by mid-September in India. The report also adds that Honor will price the smartphone around Rs 45,000. The upcoming Honor 90 smartphone will ensure the re-entering of Honor into the flagship market in India. Previously, a YouTuber had unboxed the upcoming smartphone and revealed its specifications. The video suggests that Honor would launch the global Honor 90 smartphone in India.
Honor equips the smartphone with a curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution. The upcoming Honor smartphone offers the highest PWM dimming compared to any other smartphone. The company also equips the device with a quad-curved back panel. The upcoming device has two camera rings with an integrated LED flash. The first ring houses the primary rear camera, and the other houses the other two sensors and LED flash.
Honor equips the smartphone with a large 200MP primary rear camera with f/1.9 aperture. The company has skipped the support for Optical Image Stabilisation with the smartphone. Under the hood, the device features the Qualcomm 7 Gen 1 SoC.
The device is backed by a large 5000 mAh battery. Honor launched the smartphone in China with a price of RMB 2,499 (approx. Rs 28,750) for the base variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The 16GB variant with 256GB storage is priced at RMB 2,799 (approx. Rs 32,200).
2) What are quick specifications of Honor 90?
Ans) *Display: 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, Punch-hole cutout at the top centre
* Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, Adreno 644 GPU
* Software: MagicUI 7.1 Based on Android 13
* RAM and Storage: 12/16GB RAM and 256/512GB of Storage
* Rear camera: 200MP Primary Camera with Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) and f/1.9 aperture, 12MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, a field of view of 112˚, and a 2MP depth sensor.
* Front camera: 50MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
* Battery and fast charging: 5000mAh battery with 66W fast charging support.
* Colour options: Green, Black, and Ice Feather Blue
* Dimensions and Weight: 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8mm, 183 grams
* Other specifications: In-display fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi 6, USB Type-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.2.
3) What are Honor’s Past Challenges?
Ans) A few years ago, the well-known Chinese smartphone brand, which was a sub-brand of Huawei at the time, faced challenges when the US government restricted Huawei from using Google services.
There were reports suggesting that Honor might leave the Indian smartphone market, but the company later denied those claims. Despite the difficulties, Honor continued to launch new products in India, albeit focusing on smartwatches and tablets like the Honor Watch ES and the Honor Pad 5. The Honor 9A was the last smartphone released by Honor in India, a budget-friendly device priced below Rs 10,000.
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