Five Features that Make the HONOR 90 5G a 200/10
After a series of teasers from the brand, smartphone giant HONOR has finally revealed its latest offering in the Philippines, the HONOR 90 5G, a new mid-range challenger that levels up smartphone photography in more ways than one, launching this August 15.
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| Five Features that Make the HONOR 90 5G a 200/10 |
Is this latest offering from HONOR currently under your radar for purchase? Here are five of its features to help you finally decide to get your hands on this device.
Cop that Camera Cap
There's no beating around the bush – perhaps the best thing about the HONOR 90 5G is its camera system, top-billed by a 200-megapixel ultra clear primary camera with a 1/1.4-inch large sensor size, 16-in-1 super lens, and an f/1.9 large aperture. To date, there aren't many smartphones that carry this kind of camera sensor, and the HONOR 90 5G takes the honor of being one of the first in the market with this feature. Joining its triple-camera arsenal are a 12-megapixel ultra-wide and macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth camera.
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HONOR also made the camera placement on the HONOR 90 5G a bit more special. The smartphone's three sensors plus an LED flash are formed in two large circles in a Moon Phase Ring design, fitting to the classy look of the back part of the device in different colors.
Check out our camera samples here.
Pretty, Premium
Sure, you've seen smartphones that are shining and shimmering. But have you laid your eyes lately on an actual one that's really eye-catching? Luxury is straightforward with the HONOR 90 5G, which comes with diamond grid patterns on its back cover, further accentuating an elegant-looking smooth silver plate.
If you're not a fan of such embellishments, the HONOR 90 5G also has other charming colors to choose from. The Peacock Blue variant comes with a splash of colors – akin to a peacock train. The Emerald Green and Midnight Black options appeal to those wanting a minimalistic smartphone without compromising a subdued style.
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Apart from its colors, the HONOR 90 5G speaks sophistication from all of its angles. HONOR said that they designed the smartphone with a curved screen but not a curved display because this way, users will be able to fit the HONOR 90 5G comfortably in their hands while at the same time ensuring that ergonomic visual experience. This is in addition to the smartphone's slim and light form factor, which is just 7.8mm-thin and weighs only 183 grams.
Spectacular, Safe Screen
Mirroring the beauty of its rear, the HONOR 90 5G flaunts a 6.7-inch quad-curved floating screen in 1.5K resolution. If this is your first time encountering a smartphone with a 1.5K resolution, this means that the display of the device is in between full high definition (FHD) and ultra-high definition or 2K. One more good thing about the screen caliber of the HONOR 90 5G is that it's AMOLED. It also has other nice-to-have stuff like HDR10+, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1600nit peak brightness.
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HONOR is also stepping up its customer care, and it goes beyond what you already know about customer service. We're talking about the HONOR 90 5G's 5-fold Eye Protection. Under this new feature, HONOR 90 5G comes with different dimming options. It's the first smartphone in the world to have what's called the "Risk-Free Dimming Eye Protection" with a 3840Hz ultra-high frequency PWM dimming technology, earning the esteemed TUV Rheinland Flicker-free certification. In the simplest terms, this means that HONOR 90 5G offers unparalleled eye protection for its users.
Apart from this, the HONOR 90 5G also has Dynamic Dimming technology which adjusts according to the changes in natural lighting, therefore providing relief against ciliary muscle fatigue; the Circadian Night Display that reduces blue light and color temperature to aids in the secretion of melatonin in the body, helping users get a good night sleep; Hardware-level Low Blue Light which is another feature to protect the eyes, and Dimming Adjustment which ensures that users have a visually comfortable experience.
Power and Potential in One
Inside the chic physique of the HONOR 90 5G is a mighty Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip capable of handling demanding games and multitasking needs. With this mobile platform, users are assured of an immersive gaming experience coupled with outstanding multimedia performance.
According to the Qualcomm website, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 "delivers epic mobile gaming with high-speed connectivity, plus heart-pumping audio and visuals. And, when taking a break from boosting high scores, it fuels intelligent entertainment and larger-than-life capture."
The HONOR 90 5G also offers a combination of 8GB RAM + 256GB internal memory, 12GB + 256GB, or 12GB + 512GB. Out of the box, this device runs on MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13.
Robust Battery
With a 5000mAh battery, the HONOR 90 5G can last a day or two. The smartphone also has the 66W HONOR SuperCharge feature that equates to a 5-minute charge to 20% battery level. Plus, the HONOR 90 5G comes with single-cell technology that eliminates power loss while the smartphone is in use.
Priced Just Right
The HONOR 90 5G will be available in all authorized HONOR stores nationwide and online via Lazada and Shopee this coming August 15. And, according to an HONOR executive, it will be priced just right!
Watch out for our review of this new competitive offering from HONOR!