Introducing the new Honor 90 smartphone by Huawei sub-brand Honor. Priced affordably starting at €549 ($670), this phone packs a punch with its impressive 200-megapixel main camera.
For photographers on a budget, the Honor 90 aims to deliver great performance without breaking the bank, offering a similar resolution to Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra but at a much lower price point.
However, like the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Honor 90 also utilizes pixel binning to improve low-light photography. With 16 combined pixels, the main camera produces high-quality 12-megapixel images even in dimly lit environments.
While megapixels are important, image quality is not just about the numbers. The Verge highlights that some previous Honor phones have produced images that seem overly bright and vivid.
Tom’s Guide mentions the extreme photo processing of the Honor 90 as one of its weaknesses in their review.
The Honor 90 boasts impressive specifications with its 200-megapixel main camera paired with an f/1.9 lens. Additionally, it includes a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with macro capabilities, a 2-megapixel depth camera, and a 50-megapixel front-facing camera.
Under the hood, the Honor 90 features a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition chip and comes with either 8 or 12GB of RAM depending on the storage capacity, which ranges from 256GB to 512GB.
With a large 6.7-inch OLED display, the Honor 90 provides a stunning visual experience with its 120Hz refresh rate and 2664×1200 resolution.
Running on MagicOS 7.1, an operating system based on Android 13, the Honor 90 offers a smooth and user-friendly interface.
The Honor 90 was initially launched in China last month and will now be available in Europe. Prices start at £450 in the UK for the 8+256GB variant and £500 for the 12+512GB model. In the European Union, the 8+256GB version will retail for €550, while the larger-storage model will be priced at €600. The phone is available in green, black, and silver.
Unfortunately, Honor has not announced plans to release the Honor 90 Pro outside of China. While both models sport the same 200-megapixel main camera, the Honor 90 Pro features a 32-megapixel telephoto camera and a more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip.
Photographers in the United States may have to wait patiently, as the Honor 90 is unlikely to be made available there, following the pattern of previous Honor smartphones.
