The Honor 90 5G now compatible with Jio eSIM in India: how to activate
HIGHLIGHTS
- HTECH’s CEO has introduced eSIM connectivity for the Honor 90 5G phone in India.
- Currently, Jio does not offer the option to convert a physical SIM into a digital SIM online.
- The phone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC.
HTECH’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, has announced the introduction of eSIM connectivity for the Honor 90 5G in India, with Jio being the initial network provider. This feature was not available on the smartphone before and marks a notable update. The company has not disclosed any information about potential partnerships with other network providers in India in the coming months.
The Honor 90 5G Jio eSIM connectivity details
- Two images demonstrating the operational Honor 90 5G smartphone with Jio’s eSIM connectivity were sharedby Sheth on X (formerly Twitter).
- The second image illustrates the ability to use the eSIM alongside a physical SIM card.
- The screenshots currently indicate the phone operating on a 4G network. However, the eSIM supports 5G as well.
- Notably, Honor has not yet introduced Wi-Fi calling to the Jio mobile network on the Honor 90 5G smartphone.
Jio eSIM activation on Honor 90 5G: how to do it
- Currently, Jio does not offer the option to convert a physical SIM into a digital SIM online.
- Users are required to visit a Jio Store or a Reliance Digital outlet to activate Jio eSIM.
- During the activation process, Jio representatives will request the IMEI number of the eSIM-compatible phone, which can be obtained by dialing *#06# on the phone’s keypad.
- Users will need to complete a Customer Acquisition Form (CAF) with relevant details at the store.
- The provided details will be utilized to generate a QR code, similar to Airtel’s process, for Jio eSIM activation.
Honor 90 specs, price in India
- Display:The Honor 90 5G features a 6.7-inch 1.5K quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,600 nits of peak brightness, and more.
- Processor:The phone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC.
- Rear cameras:The triple rear camera system comprises a 200MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.
- Front camera:For selfies, the Honor 90 5G features a 50MP front camera.
- Storage:Storage options include 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, paired with 256GB and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, respectively.
- Software:The Honor 90 operates on MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13.
- Battery:The Honor 90 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging tech.
- Colours:The available colour options for the phone are Diamond Silver, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black.
The base model of the Honor 90 5G was launched at Rs 37,999, featuring 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Meanwhile, the variant with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage was introduced at Rs 39,999. But, on Amazon, the 8GB+256GB storage option is currently listed at Rs 37,999, and as part of the Republic Day sale, the 12GB+512GB variant is being offered at a reduced price of Rs 30,999.
