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vivo X90 vs HONOR Magic5 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2022

vivo X90

$649

86.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

86.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery82/100

· 2023

HONOR Magic5 Pro

$1099

86.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

86.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy vivo X90:

✓34g lighter chassis (185g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$450 lower launch MSRP ($649 vs $1099)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy HONOR Magic5 Pro:

✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+290 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.81" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	vivo X90	HONOR Magic5 Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	LTPO OLED
Screen Size	6.78"	6.81"
Resolution & Density	2800x1260 (450 ppi)	2848x1312 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,800 nits peak	1,800 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.75, OIS, IMX758	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, HONOR FALCON
Telephoto Zoom	12 MP (2x optical zoom), f/1.98, OIS	50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.45	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	164.1 x 75.4 x 8 mm	162.9 x 75.6 x 8.77 mm
Weight	185 g	219 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP54	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,810 mAh	5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	66W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$649	$1099

Editorial Lab Verdict

vivo X90 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, vivo X90 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy vivo X90:

Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 66W · Lighter body: 185g (34g lighter in hand)

When to buy HONOR Magic5 Pro:

Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+290 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: vivo X90 vs HONOR Magic5 Pro

Which phone is better: vivo X90 or HONOR Magic5 Pro?

vivo X90 leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.0/100 compared to HONOR Magic5 Pro (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 66W and Lighter body: 185g (34g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between vivo X90 and HONOR Magic5 Pro?

vivo X90 is equipped with a 6.78-inch display and 4810 mAh battery, while HONOR Magic5 Pro features a 6.81-inch display and 5100 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between vivo X90 and HONOR Magic5 Pro?

In lab hardware evaluations, vivo X90 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while HONOR Magic5 Pro scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

vivo X90 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions: vivo X90 vs HONOR Magic5 Pro

Which phone is better: vivo X90 or HONOR Magic5 Pro?

What are the primary battery and display differences between vivo X90 and HONOR Magic5 Pro?

How do the camera capabilities compare between vivo X90 and HONOR Magic5 Pro?

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