Honor 90 Lite 8GB vs Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 12 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor 90 Lite 8GB is cheaper by SAR 262 (prices checked 13 Nov 2026).

Bottom line: Honor 90 Lite 8GB — Higher-resolution main camera (100 MP vs 50 MP). Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB — More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 262
  • Higher-resolution main camera (100 MP vs 50 MP)
  • More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (8,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh)

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and screen refresh rate and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 16 GB
  • Screen size

    6.7 in6.75 in
  • Display type

    LCDOLED

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 949
Honor 90 Lite 8GB specs
HuaweiSAR 1,211
Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB specs
Reference priceSAR 949SAR 1,211
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 16 GB
Processor—Dimensity 8000
Battery capacity4,500 mAh✓ 8,500 mAh
Main camera✓ 100 MP50 MP
5GYes—
Storage8 GB8 GB

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Honor 90 Lite 8GB and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB?

No difference here: storage is 8 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Honor 90 Lite 8GB and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB?

Main camera is higher on the Honor 90 Lite 8GB: 100 MP vs 50 MP on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Honor 90 Lite 8GB and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: 8,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh on the Honor 90 Lite 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Honor 90 Lite 8GB and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: 16 GB vs 8 GB on the Honor 90 Lite 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.