Honor HONOR 90 vs iQOO Neo7

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HONOR 90 compared with Neo7
HonorHONOR 90iQOONeo7
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023February 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.78″
Resolution2664 × 1200 (better)2400 × 1080
Sharpness436 pixels per inch (better)388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits (better)1,300 nits
Display typeQuad-curved AMOLED; 1.07 billion colours, DCI-P3 gamut, 5 million:1 contrast; 19.98:9 aspect ratio and 93.3% screen-to-body ratioFlat AMOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio; 60 Hz, 120 Hz and Smart Switch modes
Pixel density435 ppi–
Brightness detail1,600 nits peak brightness, maker laboratory figureMaker 1,300 nits peak; Gadgets 360 identifies this as HDR-only brightness
Display featuresHDR10+, up to 3,840 Hz PWM dimming at 120 Hz refresh, dynamic dimming, circadian night display, hardware low blue light and 400-level dimming adjustment; TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free certificationMaker 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,200 Hz instantaneous touch sampling in supported Call of Duty and Genshin Impact scenarios; HDR10+ confirmed by both reviews
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated EditionMediaTek Dimensity 8200
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)128 GB, 256 GB
CPU4 nm, octa-core (one Cortex-A710 at 2.5 GHz, three Cortex-A710 at 2.36 GHz, four Cortex-A510 at 1.8 GHz)India Dimensity 8200, 4 nm; Chinese Neo7 uses different hardware
GPUAdreno 644Mali-G610 identified by Gadgets 360
Storage typeUK factory 8 GB / 256 GB and 12 GB / 512 GB pairs; other regions have different configurationsLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; maker identifies V6 Selen flash for 128 GB and enhanced flash storage only for 256 GB
Cooling4,483 mm² arterial biomimetic vapour chamber, third-generation high-conductivity graphite sheet and AI thermal management2,396 mm² vapour chamber and 3D graphite structure
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)64 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP (better)16 MP
Main camera200 MP f/1.9, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 2.24 µm equivalent 16-in-one pixels; EIS, no OIS (Expert Reviews)64 MP, f/1.79, optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP f/2.2, 112° field of view and autofocus macro at 2.5 cm–
Front camera50 MP f/2.4 and 100° field of view16 MP, f/2.4
ZoomUp to 10x digital zoom; 1x and 2x portrait focal selections, no dedicated telephoto–
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840 x 2160 with EISUp to 4K60, according to Gadgets 360
Front videoUp to 4K 3840 x 2160Up to 1080p30, according to Gadgets 360
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; moving photos, AI photography, aperture mode, multi-video, night, portrait, pro, panorama, HDR, document scan, high-resolution, super macro, time-lapse, slow motion and Solo Cut; HONOR Image Engine RAW portrait processingAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 bokeh and 2 MP f/2.4 macro cameras; Photo, Portrait, Night, Micro Movie, 64MP, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Documents, Panorama, Sports and Dual-View Video modes; RAWHDR 3.0 and combined EIS/OIS video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 20 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 120 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,900 mAh rated lithium-polymer; maker about 20 hours of continuous local video playback under laboratory conditionsDual-cell typical 2,500 mAh at 7.78 V, equivalent to 5,000 mAh at 3.89 V, 19.45 Wh; rated 2,440 mAh, equivalent to 4,880 mAh, 18.98 Wh
Wired charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge, up to 11 V/6 A; compatible with 10 V/4 A and 5 V/2 A; standard UK box contains no charger120 W FlashCharge with original charger and cable; maker laboratory claim of 50% in 10 minutes
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, according to Gadgets 360
Charges other devicesOTG reverse power supply up to 5 V/1 A–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g (better)193 g
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.58 mm
Height × width161.9 × 74.1 mm164.81 × 76.9 mm
MaterialsTextured glass back and plastic frame described by Expert Reviews; silver diamond pattern, frosted green/blue or glossy black finishes described by makerPlastic back and frame, confirmed by both reviews
ColoursDiamond Silver, Peacock Blue, Emerald Green and Midnight Black; colour/configuration availability variesInterstellar Black and Frost Blue
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader, confirmed by both reviews
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass and ambient light; ultrasonic non-physical proximity sensingAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope; X-axis linear motor with supported-game 4D vibration
SpeakersHONOR Histen 7.1 audio processing; Expert Reviews identifies a single bottom speaker, conflicting with Tech Advisor's dual-speaker wordingDual stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13; maker China first-sale date 7 June 2023, UK availability followed in JulyIndia Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13
Software updatesAt review launch, two Android upgrades and three years of security support were promised (Tech Advisor); no current extension inferredHistorical promise of two Android upgrades and three years of security support, reported by Gadgets 360
AI featuresMagic Text recognition, Magic Guard privacy and voice enhancement for external video playback–
In the boxPhone with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM eject tool, regional warranty card and pre-attached protective film120 W charger confirmed by both reviews; USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter confirmed by Indian Express
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSMIndia GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/8 and TDD B38/40/41; 5G NSA n41/77/78, SA n1/3/5/8/28A/41/77/78
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, depending on market and carrierDual nano-SIM, dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3
NFCReader/writer and card-emulation modes; SIM-based NFC on SIM1 only, no peer-to-peer mode–
USBUSB-C with OTG; maker UK sheet does not specify generationUSB Type-C; infrared remote control
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSS

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