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Honor HONOR 90 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

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HonorHONOR 90SamsungGalaxy A56 5G
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023March 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2664 × 12002340 × 1080
Sharpness436 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits1,200 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 ratioSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Pixel density435 ppi–
Brightness detail1,600 nits peak brightness, maker laboratory figure1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
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 certificationVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated EditionExynos 1580
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 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)Octa-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
GPUAdreno 644–
Storage typeUK factory 8 GB / 256 GB and 12 GB / 512 GB pairs; other regions have different configurations–
Cooling4,483 mm² arterial biomimetic vapour chamber, third-generation high-conductivity graphite sheet and AI thermal managementLarger vapour chamber than the previous model
Cameras
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP12 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)50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP f/2.2, 112° field of view and autofocus macro at 2.5 cm12 MP, F2.2
Front camera50 MP f/2.4 and 100° field of view12 MP, F2.2; 10-bit HDR video; Low Noise Mode
ZoomUp to 10x digital zoom; 1x and 2x portrait focal selections, no dedicated telephotoDigital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840 x 2160 with EISUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Front videoUp to 4K 3840 x 2160–
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 processing5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face; Object Eraser; Filters
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 20 hoursUp to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 45 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 conditionsRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B
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 charger45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (charger sold separately)
Charges other devicesOTG reverse power supply up to 5 V/1 A–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g198 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.4 mm
Height × width161.9 × 74.1 mm162.2 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsTextured glass back and plastic frame described by Expert Reviews; silver diamond pattern, frosted green/blue or glossy black finishes described by makerMetal frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
ColoursDiamond Silver, Peacock Blue, Emerald Green and Midnight Black; colour/configuration availability variesAwesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink
Water resistance detail–IP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockFingerprint sensor
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass and ambient light; ultrasonic non-physical proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersHONOR Histen 7.1 audio processing; Expert Reviews identifies a single bottom speaker, conflicting with Tech Advisor's dual-speaker wordingStereo 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 JulyOne UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesAt review launch, two Android upgrades and three years of security support were promised (Tech Advisor); no current extension inferredUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI featuresMagic Text recognition, Magic Guard privacy and voice enhancement for external video playbackAwesome Intelligence, including Best Face, Object Eraser, Filters and Auto Trim; Circle to Search with Google
Safety features–Knox Vault (EAL5+); Theft Detection; Digital Key
In the boxPhone with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM eject tool, regional warranty card and pre-attached protective film–
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, depending on market and carrierTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
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 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
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, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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