The Honor 90 (2023) captures Pro mode RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop a Pro mode DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Honor 90 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition chipset and features a camera system centred on a 200 MP main sensor (1/1.4-inch, f/1.9, curved sensor design, 24 mm equiv). The large 1/1.4-inch sensor is notable for a mid-range device; the 200 MP mode uses 16-in-1 pixel binning to produce 12.5 MP images in standard shooting, with a dedicated 200 MP full-resolution mode available. The secondary cameras are a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.0, 112°, fixed focus) and a 2 MP depth sensor. The 6.7-inch curved LTPS OLED display (2664×1200, 120 Hz) is protected by Kunlun Glass. The battery is 5000 mAh with 66 W SuperCharge wired.
Like all Honor smartphones, the Honor 90 uses CMOS electronic readout exclusively. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. The image counter in Pro mode DNG files increments with every capture.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor 90 | 2023 | 200 MP, 1/1.4″, f/1.9, no OIS | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Honor 70 | 2022 | 54 MP, f/1.9, OIS | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Honor Magic6 Pro | 2024 | 50 MP, 1/1.3″, f/1.6, OIS | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Honor Magic7 Pro | 2024 | 50 MP Falcon, 1/1.3″, f/1.4, OIS | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
.dng extension.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.DNG to read the counter from metadata directly.The image counter gives an indication of usage intensity but has no mechanical wear implication. Key factors when evaluating a used Honor 90:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery health. Honor flags batteries below 80% as degraded |
| Curved display | Check the 6.7-inch curved OLED edges for delamination or pressure marks; test for burn-in on the navigation bar |
| Main camera lens | Inspect the 200 MP lens for scratches; test in 200 MP mode to verify full-resolution output |
| Kunlun Glass | Inspect the front panel for cracks; Kunlun Glass is more scratch-resistant but not unbreakable |
| Image counter | High count (>50,000) suggests intensive photography use — useful context, not a failure indicator |
The Honor 90’s 200 MP main sensor is manufactured by Samsung and uses a curved sensor design to maximise light collection at the edges of the frame, compensating for edge-aberrations in the wide f/1.9 aperture lens. The sensor is notable for being a flagship-class component in a mid-range device.
The image counter is stored in the DNG ImageNumber EXIF tag. This counter is maintained in persistent device memory and increments across all cameras and modes. It cannot be reset by a factory reset or software update.
In standard shooting, the Honor 90 bins 16 pixels into 1 to produce 12.5 MP images. The dedicated 200 MP mode outputs full-resolution files, which are substantially larger (typically 80–120 MB per photo). Both modes increment the image counter when shooting in Pro mode with RAW output enabled. DNG files from both modes are supported by shuttercount.app.
No. All Honor smartphones use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical lifespan.
Integrating OIS into a curved 1/1.4-inch sensor is mechanically complex and adds cost. Honor opted for sensor-shift EIS (electronic image stabilisation) instead. For handheld shooting in good light the camera performs well; in low light or video, shake is more noticeable than on OIS-equipped competitors.
No. The counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset or any software action. It reliably reflects total device usage since manufacture.
Yes. The Honor 90 Pro adds a faster Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, an additional 50 MP telephoto camera, OIS on the main sensor, and faster wired charging (90 W vs 66 W). Both models output DNG RAW in Pro mode with the ImageNumber counter accessible in shuttercount.app.