Honor 90 vs Google Pixel 9a
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+12MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 66W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+12MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 66W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display and Multimedia | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display and Multimedia | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Diamond Silver, Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Emerald Green | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 14, 2023 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 18, 2023 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹37,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Diamond Silver, Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Emerald Green | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | September 14, 2023 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 18, 2023 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹37,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Honor 90
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1200 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2664 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 435 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1200 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2664 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 435 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Weight | 183 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 183 grams | 186 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | MagicOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, AI Photo Enhance, AI Portrait, AI wide-angle-selfie | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | MagicOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, AI Photo Enhance, AI Portrait, AI wide-angle-selfie | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Gesture control, Night mode, Portrait Mode | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Gesture control, Night mode, Portrait Mode | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 66 W | 23 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 66 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
