Honor 70 Pro vs Honor Play 8A
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 40/100 vs 7/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 54 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 192g).
Honor 70 Pro
Honor Play 8A
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Honor Play 8A, the Honor 70 Pro scores 33 points higher (40/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Honor Play 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.0" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (44/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 33 points (40/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor Play 8A — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use.