90 Hz refresh rate phones: 12 models

Decision table

90 Hz Refresh Rate: which one for what?

The 12 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Oppo A5 Pro75%

Leads for Photo / Video: Oppo A5 Pro64%

Leads for Battery Life: Vivo Y21d68%

Leads for Daily Use: Oppo A5 Pro81%

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Vivo Y04Vivo
6.74" · Unisoc T7225 · 13 MP
50% 51% 61% 70%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 5500 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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HMD FuseHMD
6.56" · Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 · 108 MP
59% 55% 50% 66%
Why it ranks here
- 6 GB of RAM
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Vivo T5eVivo
6.74" · Unisoc T7225 · 8 MP
50% 50% 61% 70%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 5500 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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HMD FusionHMD
6.56" · Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 · 108 MP
59% 55% 50% 66%
Why it ranks here
- 6 GB of RAM
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Oppo A5 ProOppo
6.67" · Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 · 50 MP
75% 64% 65% 81%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 8 GB of RAM
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 5640 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Vivo Y21dVivo
6.68" · Unisoc T7225 · 50 MP
50% 52% 68% 72%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 6500 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Vivo Y05eVivo
6.74" · Unisoc T7225 · 8 MP
50% 50% 58% 69%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Vivo Y18Vivo
6.56" · Helio G85 · 50 MP
50% 52% 50% 62%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Vivo Y03Vivo
6.56" · Helio G85 · 13 MP
50% 51% 50% 62%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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iQOO Z10 Lite 5GiQOO
6.74" · Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP
50% 52% 66% 72%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 6000 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung
6.7" · Exynos 1330 · 50 MP
59% 58% 50% 72%
Why it ranks here
- 6 GB of RAM
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#5#2#7#5
TCL 60 NXTPAPERTCL
6.8" · MediaTek G92 · 108 MP
58% 62% 55% 70%
Why it ranks here
- 8 GB of RAM
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near