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Honor HONOR 90 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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HonorHONOR 90XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023September 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.67″
Resolution2664 × 12002712 × 1220
Sharpness436 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits1,800 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 ratio6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved cover glass and 12-bit colour
Pixel density435 ppi446 ppi
Brightness detail1,600 nits peak brightness, maker laboratory figureUp to 1,800 nits peak
Always-on display–Both reviews report that the always-on display appears for only ten seconds
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 certificationUp to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 16,000 brightness levels; up to 2,160 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Mode; TÜV low blue light, circadian and flicker-free certifications; maker wet-touch recognition
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated EditionMediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 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)4 nm octa-core processor with two Cortex-A715 cores up to 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores up to 2.0 GHz
GPUAdreno 644Arm Mali-G610; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify the four-core configuration
Storage typeUK factory 8 GB / 256 GB and 12 GB / 512 GB pairs; other regions have different configurationsUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; GSMArena calls the RAM LPDDR5X, whereas the UK maker and Notebookcheck specify LPDDR5; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Cooling4,483 mm² arterial biomimetic vapour chamber, third-generation high-conductivity graphite sheet and AI thermal managementApproximately 4,000 mm² vapour chamber and 11,000 mm² combined graphite cooling area, according to the maker overview
Cameras
Main camera200 MP200 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)200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; ALD coating and Super QPD autofocus; both reviews identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3
Ultra wide camera12 MP f/2.2, 112° field of view and autofocus macro at 2.5 cm8 MP, f/2.2
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 telephotoMaker's 2× and 4× claims use in-sensor digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds 4× photos lack fine detail
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840 x 2160 with EIS4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front videoUp to 4K 3840 x 21601080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
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 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation, filmCamera filters, filmFrame, Xiaomi ProCut and Magic Cutout
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 20 hoursUp to 19 hours
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 120 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 conditions5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims up to 19 hours of video playback
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 HyperCharge through USB-C with Xiaomi P1 charging chip; maker claims full charge in 19 minutes with Boost charging enabled and screen off; adaptor inclusion varies by region
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Charges other devicesOTG reverse power supply up to 5 V/1 A–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g204.5 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.9 mm
Height × width161.9 × 74.1 mm161.4 × 74.2 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsTextured glass back and plastic frame described by Expert Reviews; silver diamond pattern, frosted green/blue or glossy black finishes described by makerBoth reviews identify glass front and rear with a plastic frame on their global review models; regional finishes can differ
ColoursDiamond Silver, Peacock Blue, Emerald Green and Midnight Black; colour/configuration availability variesMidnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple and Mystic Silver on the current UK maker page
Water resistance detail–IP68 tested in static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes, with water/device temperature difference no greater than 5 K; protection may deteriorate with wear
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass and ambient light; ultrasonic non-physical proximity sensingProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; 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 wordingStereo speakers and Dolby Atmos; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13; maker China first-sale date 7 June 2023, UK availability followed in JulyMIUI 14 based on Android 13, confirmed by both reviews; Xiaomi's financial release establishes first Chinese sale on 26 September 2023, while the UK first-sale offer began at noon on 18 January 2024
Software updatesAt review launch, two Android upgrades and three years of security support were promised (Tech Advisor); no current extension inferredNotebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates
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 filmUK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; contents vary by region
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, depending on market and carrierDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
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, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
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 modeNFC, availability varies by region
USBUSB-C with OTG; maker UK sheet does not specify generationUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioning

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