Side-by-side technical data
Honor 90 Lite vs vivo Y38
Comparison between Honor 90 Lite and vivo Y38: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 90 Lite, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 391 ppi
- against 264 ppi
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 199 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.6 %
- against 85.1 %
vivo Y38, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 456,552
- against 391,900
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 44 W
- against 22.5 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 391,900 | 456,552 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 717 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,910 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Silver, Cyan, Blue, Black | Blue, Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 179 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % Best value | 85.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,400 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPS LCD, 90Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, SGS Certified, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Infrared, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 90 Lite | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CRT-NX1 | — |