Attractive display meets mighty camera specs
HONOR has been adding a lot of theatrics in every smartphone launch. But looking past all the noise, we can all give the tech brand full credit for consistently bringing in amazing value for money products to consumers. Hence, I had high hopes for the newly launched HONOR 90 5G. It’s looking to be an awesome midrange device with a plethora of flagship features. Find out what makes it a stellar mid-ranger.
1. Stunning and premium design language
HONOR always puts its best foot forward when it comes to smartphone aesthetics. It has been steady across every series. That’s why it doesn’t come as a surprise that one of the HONOR 90 5G’s strongest suits is its striking good looks.
Featuring a Quad-Curved design, its sleek form factor was further enhanced. You’ll find yourself enjoying the slim (7.8mm) and lightweight (1.83g) profile even after long hours of use.
We had a chance to be up close and personal with the Diamond Silver colorway in a glossy finish. It has subtle diamond patterns that add an elegant touch. There are also minimalist options that are equally fashionable: Midnight Black and Emerald Green.
2. Highly immersive and borderless display for doom scrollers
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For those always on-the-go, you get the next best thing when it comes to pocketable entertainment. Up front, you’ll find the 6.7-inch AMOLED Quad-Curved Floating Display with 2664 x 1220 resolution and 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut.
The fusion of the three creates highly immersive visuals for users. What compounds this experience is the 120Hz refresh rate that allows you to switch apps and multitask swiftly.
It’s easy to get carried away by the rich colors and on point details of the display. More so, if you’re a binge-watcher like me. Additionally, I can easily reap the benefits from the 1600 nits peak brightness outdoors.
You won’t have to feel guilty doom scrolling, though. The HONOR 90 5G won’t strain your eyes with its 3840Hz PWM Dimming Technology — you can expect a comfortable, flicker-free viewing experience.
3. Strong mobile photography capabilities for creators
We’re down to the main event: the HONOR 90 5G’s sensational camera. So what exactly makes it a camera king?
Flipping the phone, you’ll get a glimpse of the camera layout that dons a dual ring design, resembling the beauty of the moon phases. It houses the 200MP main camera with 1/1.4-inch sensor, 12MP ultra-wide and macro camera, and 2MP depth camera.
The fun starts when you start shooting picturesque views. The amount of color and detail were incredible. It doesn’t go overboard making images appear saturated. It achieved the sweet spot, showcasing rich colors and crisp details. These are definitely Instagram-worthy snaps that hardly need editing.
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It didn’t fall short when it comes to its zoom capabilities. Quality of the shots were surprisingly not compromised. However, once you reach the 10x zoom mark, you’ll need a pair of stable hands.
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Meanwhile, the wide-angle shots share nearly the same perkiness as the main shooter. Colors were likewise rich and details weren’t shabby.
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Even when lighting is less favorable, the HONOR 90 5G is still on your side. Shots taken in low-light conditions were able to retain adequate details.
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Another thing creators can rave about is the highly competent 50MP front camera with 100-degree field of angle. Every snap is picture perfect as it naturally enhances selfies. If you’re against the light, you don’t need to worry as it boasts a wide dynamic range as well. You can say goodbye to overexposed photos.
No one gets left behind when taking selfies since it can capture more people in a single frame.
4. High-performing chipset with generous memory and storage options
Under the hood, we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition 5G processor powering the device. This allowed the HONOR 90 5G to handle titles like Mobile Legends and Asphalt 9 with so much ease. I didn’t encounter any frame drops or lags even at the highest graphic setting.
As for creators, video editing is expected to be seamless and stutter-free. The last thing you’d want is for your app to crash at crucial times.
Another thing on a creator’s checklist is the generous memory and storage options. You have to take into account the numerous safety shots you’ll be taking for your content, right? And thankfully, HONOR offers exactly that.
Our unit had the top-of-the-line 12GB RAM + 512GB storage option — it’s quite rare to see such a generous combination in this price range. Other options are quite bountiful too: 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM and 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM.
5. Hefty battery for all-day content creation
Housing a sizable 5000mAh battery, the HONOR 90 5G makes for a great content creation companion for 2 days. You can truly stretch out your device with light-to-moderate use. For me this consisted of replying to emails, going through social media, shooting photos and videos, and watching Netflix series. It never died on me even after such an eventful day.
Even after fully maximizing your smartphone, waiting time to juice it up is relatively quick. In less than an hour, I was able to achieve 100% with the 66W HONOR SuperCharge Technology.
Final thoughts
After a couple of dates with the HONOR 90 5G, I arrived at the conclusion that the midrange smartphone was nothing short of amazing. It impresses with its highly accomplished specs — from its sleek and premium design down to its hefty battery and adept performance. However, what stole the show were the vibrant display and mighty camera specs. It’s a complete package — one that creators will find hard to refuse because of its affordable price point of PHP24,990.
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