Highlights
- Honor 90 marks the brand’s robust comeback in smartphones after three years.
- Featuring a 6.7-inch 1.5K quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Massive photography prowess with a 200MP primary camera and a 50MP selfie shooter.
In a remarkable resurgence to the Indian smartphone arena, Honor has unveiled the highly anticipated Honor 90. This reintroduction is all the more significant with ex-Realme India chief, Madhav Sheth, captaining the ship.
Although Honor maintained a presence in the Indian market with other gadgets, the launch of the Honor 90 is the brand’s prominent reentry into the smartphone space after a hiatus of three years.
Honor 90: Pricing and Availability
The Honor 90’s base model, which boasts 8GB RAM coupled with 256GB storage, is tagged at Rs 37,999. For those seeking a bit more punch, the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant is priced at Rs 39,999.
However, Honor has upped the ante even more by introducing both models at a special price of Rs 27,999.
Eager customers won’t have to wait long. The first sale is slotted for September 18th at 12 noon. It’s available across platforms – online on Amazon, brick-and-mortar stores, and also on Reliance Digital.
The cherry on top? Exchange offers, tempting no-cost EMI options, and complimentary TWS products accompany the Honor 90 purchase.
Honor 90: Key Specs
- Display: 6.7-inch 1.5K quad-curved AMOLED, 120Hz
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
- Memory & Storage: Up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Cameras: 200MP primary + 12MP + 2MP depth
- Front: 50MP selfie shooter
- Battery: 5,000mAh with 66W fast charging support
- Software: MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13
- Colours: Diamond Silver, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black
Honor 90: Features
The Honor 90 comes with a captivating 6.7-inch 1.5K quad-curved AMOLED display, sporting a silky 120Hz refresh rate, with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and the inclusion of 3840Hz PWM Dimming tech. Powering the device is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset.
In terms of memory and storage, users have the option of 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, combined with storage choices of 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1. The Turbo RAM can extend up to an impressive 7GB.
Photography enthusiasts can revel in the versatile triple rear camera setup that features a massive 200MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The selfie camera isn’t left behind with a powerful 50MP front shooter.
A robust 5,000mAh battery ensures the device stays awake, aided by the 66W fast charging. The Honor 90 runs the elegant MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13.
The device promises a seamless user experience, backed by Honor’s assurance of two years of software and three years of security patch updates.
The design is both aesthetic and robust, featuring a glass back and a polycarbonate frame. Users can choose from three mesmerizing shades – Diamond Silver, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black.
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) |
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| 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
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| 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
Ques) What is the pricing for the different variants of Honor 90?
The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage model is priced at Rs 37,999, while the 12GB RAM with 512GB storage variant is available for Rs 39,999. However, both models have an introductory offer of Rs 27,999.
Ques) When and where can customers purchase the Honor 90?
The first sale is scheduled for September 18th at 12 noon. It will be available on Amazon, select offline stores, and Reliance Digital.
Ques) What are the camera specifications of Honor 90?
Honor 90 boasts a triple rear camera setup comprising a 200MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Additionally, it features a 50MP front camera for selfies.
Ques) What’s new in the Honor 90’s software?
The smartphone runs MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13. Honor promises two years of software and three years of security patch updates for the device.