Category Breakdown
Camera
90 Smart
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
WinsBattery
90 Smart
Battery capacity (5,330 mAh)
WinsCharging
90 Smart
Wired charging speed (35W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
90 Smart
Screen size (6.8")
WinsWeight
X8a
Total weight (179g)
WinsValue
90 Smart
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 90 Smart | X8a |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.8" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,412 | 1,080 × 2,388 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 90Hz | |
| 90Hz | 90Hz | |
| 850 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 100 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) | Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) | |
| 6 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,330 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 35W | 23W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 199g | 179g | |
| 8.2mm | 7.5mm | |
| — | glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| — | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor 90 Smart
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Honor X8a
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Honor 90 Smart
Highest resolution main camera.