Should You Upgrade from the Honor 70 to the HONOR 90?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Honor 70 to the HONOR 90, 1 year apart.
Yes — the HONOR 90 is a worthwhile upgrade
The HONOR 90 is 1 year newer than the Honor 70, and the BeastScore rises from 83.5 to 89.8. The biggest improvements: camera rated 11 points higher, battery rated 8 points higher, display rated 4 points higher. Trade-offs to know: 5 g heavier.
What you gain with the HONOR 90
- +Camera rated 11 points higher
- +Battery rated 8 points higher
- +Display rated 4 points higher
- +200 mAh bigger battery
- +Higher-resolution main camera (+146.1 MP)
What you give up
- −5 g heavier
| Spec | Honor 70 | HONOR 90 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 83.5 | 89.8 | +6.3 (8%) |
| Performance score | 90 | 90 | No real change |
| Camera score | 84 | 95 | +11 (13%) |
| Battery score | 80 | 88 | +8 (10%) |
| Display score | 86 | 90 | +4 (5%) |
| Battery capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh | +200 mAh (4%) |
| Wired charging | 66W | 66W | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" | No real change |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | No real change |
| Main camera | 53.9 MP | 200 MP | +146.1 MP (271%) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | No real change |
| Weight | 178 g | 183 g | +5 g (3%) |
Upgrade if…
- You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
- Photo quality is a priority for you
- You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen
Honor 70 vs HONOR 90: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Honor 70 to the HONOR 90?
Yes — the HONOR 90 is a worthwhile upgrade. The HONOR 90 is 1 year newer than the Honor 70, and the BeastScore rises from 83.5 to 89.8. The biggest improvements: camera rated 11 points higher, battery rated 8 points higher, display rated 4 points higher. Trade-offs to know: 5 g heavier.
What is the biggest difference between the Honor 70 and HONOR 90?
Camera rated 11 points higher: 84 on the Honor 70 vs 95 on the HONOR 90.
Does the HONOR 90 have a bigger battery than the Honor 70?
The HONOR 90 has a 5,000 mAh battery versus 4,800 mAh on the Honor 70 (+200 mAh (4%)).
Who should upgrade to the HONOR 90?
Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; Photo quality is a priority for you; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen.