Honor 90 Smart vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Compare Honor 90 Smart vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5330mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $699 vs $1299…
Honor
Honor 90 Smart
$699
4categories won
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
9categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor 90 Smart, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 14 Ultra. Choose the 14 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor 90 Smart if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
14 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 90W charging.
14 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
14 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor 90 Smart provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor 90 Smart vs 14 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 522 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 410,000 | 2,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1920 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,330 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,299 |
Honor 90 Smart
Honor 90 Smart pairs a 108MP main camera, 5330mAh battery, 35W SuperCharge, dual speakers with 200% volume mode, and 5G network support in a sleek contemporary design.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- Battery
- 5,330mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh