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Honor HONOR 90 vs OnePlus Nord CE3 5G

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HonorHONOR 90OnePlusNord CE3 5G
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023August 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2664 × 12002412 × 1080
Sharpness436 pixels per inch394 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 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 ratioFluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio; 93.4% stated screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density435 ppi394 ppi
Brightness detail1,600 nits peak brightness, maker laboratory figureDigit measured 948 nits outdoors with automatic brightness; this is a review measurement, not a maker peak rating
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 certification60, 90 and 120 Hz modes; up to 240 Hz touch response; sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit colour and HDR10+; up to 2,160 Hz PWM below 90 nits and DC dimming above 90 nits; maker advertises Netflix and Prime HDR, but FoneArena and Digit found Netflix HDR unavailable during their reviews
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated EditionQualcomm Snapdragon 782G
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 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)Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G; up to 2.7 GHz, according to the maker overview
GPUAdreno 644Adreno 642L
Storage typeUK factory 8 GB / 256 GB and 12 GB / 512 GB pairs; other regions have different configurationsLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; India configurations of 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB; no UK configuration asserted
Cooling4,483 mm² arterial biomimetic vapour chamber, third-generation high-conductivity graphite sheet and AI thermal management4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP16 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)Sony IMX890, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 24 mm equivalent focal length, six-element lens and 1.0 µm pixels; PDAF, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP f/2.2, 112° field of view and autofocus macro at 2.5 cmSony IMX355, 8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focus
Front camera50 MP f/2.4 and 100° field of view16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
ZoomUp to 10x digital zoom; 1x and 2x portrait focal selections, no dedicated telephoto0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840 x 2160 with EIS4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; Ultra Steady at 1080p 60 fps; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and video editor
Front videoUp to 4K 3840 x 21601080p or 720p at 30 fps, including Steady Mode
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 macro camera with 4 cm shooting distance; all-pixel omnidirectional PDAF and contrast autofocus; LED flash; TurboRAW, ICE 2.0, Nightscape, Portrait, Dual-view Video, HDR, panorama, text scanning, Extra HD and Pro Mode
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 20 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 80 W
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 conditionsNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,500 mAh cells and 5,000 mAh equivalent capacity; maker states at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles under laboratory conditions
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 charger80 W SUPERVOOC; maker measured 1–61% in 15 minutes at 25°C with the screen off; 11 temperature sensors and a dedicated charging chip
Charges other devicesOTG reverse power supply up to 5 V/1 A–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g184 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.2 mm
Height × width161.9 × 74.1 mm162.7 × 75.5 mm
MaterialsTextured glass back and plastic frame described by Expert Reviews; silver diamond pattern, frosted green/blue or glossy black finishes described by makerPlastic rear, confirmed by FoneArena and Digit
ColoursDiamond Silver, Peacock Blue, Emerald Green and Midnight Black; colour/configuration availability variesAqua Surge and Gray Shimmer
Buttons–Volume and power keys on the right; infrared remote transmitter; no Alert Slider, confirmed by Digit
Water resistance detail–IP54 dust and splash resistance reported by FoneArena and Digit; not specified in the maker pages read
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass and ambient light; ultrasonic non-physical proximity sensingFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and temperature; infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersHONOR Histen 7.1 audio processing; Expert Reviews identifies a single bottom speaker, conflicting with Tech Advisor's dual-speaker wordingDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos and wired and wireless Hi-Res Audio
Microphones–Noise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13; maker China first-sale date 7 June 2023, UK availability followed in JulyOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13
Software updatesAt review launch, two Android upgrades and three years of security support were promised (Tech Advisor); no current extension inferredMaker promised at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; the original security support period has elapsed
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 filmPhone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB 2.0 Type-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide, brand sticker, Red Cable Club card and safety guide
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSMIndia bands; 5G SA n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n78 and NSA n1/n3/n41/n77/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 15 download up to 800 Mbit/s and Cat 13 upload up to 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier support
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, depending on market and carrierHybrid slot for two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and a microSD card up to 1 TB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC, AAC and SBC
NFCReader/writer and card-emulation modes; SIM-based NFC on SIM1 only, no peer-to-peer modeYes
USBUSB-C with OTG; maker UK sheet does not specify generationUSB-C, USB 2.0; Type-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by FoneArena
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS

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