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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (MT6833) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v13 |
| Fabrication | 7 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | MagicOS 7.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 16.7M colors, 1.1mm ultra-slim bezels, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, TUV Rheinland Flicker-Free certification |
| Brightness | Typical 450 nits |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.9:9 |
| Display Type | LTPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 391 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 89.3% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | 10x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 100 MP (wide, f/1.9, PDAF) + 5 MP (ultrawide & depth, f/2.2) + 2 MP (macro, f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/1.9 (wide) + f/2.2 (ultrawide/depth) + f/2.4 (macro) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 100 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, Macro Mode, Multi-Video |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Touch to focus, High-Res Mode, AI Story Creator |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 11555 x 8655 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.45 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Face Beauty, Gesture Control |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back with shimmer finish |
| Width | 74.5 mm |
| Colors | Cyan Lake, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black |
| Height | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 179 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | 7.48 mm |
| Ruggedness | Ultra-slim flat-edge aesthetic chassis |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 35W wired Honor SuperCharge (55% in 30 minutes) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X (Honor RAM Turbo +5GB expansion) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4GHz & 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Virtual proximity sensing |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted (Power button) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | Honor Histen audio, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | 100MP Ultra-Clear Camera, Dimensity 6020 5G, 35W SuperCharge, 6.7" Edgeless Display, 7.48mm Ultra-Slim Body, NFC, Side Fingerprint |
The Honor 90 Lite 5G delivers a refined blend of lightweight craftsmanship, generous internal storage, and sharp mobile photography tailored for mid-range 5G users. Powering the smartphone is the 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 6020 octa-core processor, comprising two ARM Cortex-A76 performance cores running at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz, coupled with an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 graphics processor. Accompanied by 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (with Honor RAM Turbo enabling up to 5GB of virtual memory expansion) and a spacious 256GB of internal storage, it delivers reliable multitasking, fluid app switching, and fast 5G data speeds running on MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13 with full Google Mobile Services support.
Visuals are showcased on a sleek 6.7-inch Full HD+ Edgeless LTPS LCD display (1080 x 2388 pixels) with a 19.9:9 aspect ratio, 391 ppi pixel density, and an impressive 89.3% screen-to-body ratio courtesy of 1.1mm ultra-narrow side bezels. The screen features a smooth 90Hz refresh rate for seamless scrolling. To protect eyesight, the panel incorporates Honor's Dynamic Dimming and Circadian Night Display technologies, which automatically adjust screen warmth to align with circadian rhythms and reduce eye fatigue.
For photography and videography, the smartphone is equipped with a versatile AI triple rear camera configuration headlined by a 100 MP primary sensor (f/1.9 aperture, PDAF) that captures sharp high-resolution photos and rich detail in daylight. It is accompanied by a 5 MP ultra-wide angle and depth lens (f/2.2) and a 2 MP macro lens (f/2.4) for close-ups. The camera system supports High-Res mode, Super Night Mode, Multi-Video recording, and captures 1080p Full HD video at 30fps. On the front, a centrally aligned 16 MP punch-hole camera (f/2.45) handles clear selfies and video calls.
Boasting an ultra-slim 7.48mm flat-edge profile that weighs just 179 grams, the device houses a 4500 mAh lithium-polymer battery supported by 35W wired Honor SuperCharge, capable of restoring 55% battery capacity in roughly 30 minutes. Additional connectivity and security features include a responsive side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button, face unlock, full-function NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, USB Type-C audio, and Dual 5G SIM standby connectivity.
