HONOR 90 5G Now Supports Jio eSIM Connectivity in India: Simple Steps to Try it Out Now

From the screenshots shared by Madhav Sheth, it appears that the eSIM functionality can be used along with a physical SIM.

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Highlights
  • HTECH confirmed the arrival of eSIM connectivity for HONOR 90 5G smartphone.
  • The device has received Jio eSIM connectivity after 4 months of debut.
  • HONOR is yet to bring Wi-Fi calling to the Jio mobile network on the HONOR 90 smartphone.

Madhav Sheth, CEO of HTECH, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the brand is rolling out eSIM connectivity for HONOR 90 in India, starting with Jio. This functionality was previously unavailable on the smartphone. HONOR hasn’t yet mentioned whether they’d be collaborating with other network providers in India in the upcoming months.

Sheth shared two images to show a functioning HONOR 90 smartphone with Jio’s eSIM connectivity. The second image shows that the eSIM can be used in tandem with a physical SIM card. Honor’s eSIM supports both 5G and 4G networks. For additional context, HONOR is yet to bring 5G Wi-Fi calling to the Jio mobile network on the HONOR 90 smartphone.

If you’re wondering how to enable an eSIM on your Honor 90 smartphone, just follow these simple steps:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Tap Sim Management
  3. Tap Add eSIM
  4. Finally, Add your network

Alternatively, we have already explained the detailed steps to enable a Jio eSIM on any smartphone. We have also clarified the major FAQ regarding eSIM in the explainer article.

In related news, the Sheth recently started teasing the launch of the HONOR X9b smartphone. The CEO uploaded a drop test on X (formerly Twitter), hinting at the durability of the device. The brand is expected to announce the launch date of the smartphone in the upcoming weeks.

HONOR 90 5G: Price in India, Specifications

HONOR launched the smartphone at Rs 37,999 for the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The smartphone has received multiple significant discounts during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sales and Amazon Republic Day sales in India. Our team at MySmartPrice recently revisited the smartphone for a final review ahead of its departure.

The top variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at Rs 39,999 in the country. The smartphone brand recently offered the smartphone for as low as Rs 19,999 after bank discounts and discount coupons during the Amazon Republic Day sales.

  • Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 1200 x 2664 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits brightness.
  • Processor: Octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC with Adreno 644 GPU.
  • Software: Android 13.
  • RAM and Storage: 8GB/12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB internal storage.
  • Rear Cameras: 200MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP depth sensor.
  • Front Camera: 50MP.
  • Other Features: in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers.
  • Connectivity: dual-SIM card slot, 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, USB Type-C port.
  • Dimensions and Weight: 161.9×74.1×7.8mm; 183 grams.
  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 30W fast charging.