Honor 8A 2020 vs Oppo A8
The Honor 8A 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Oppo A8 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A8 leads — 25/100 vs 22/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A8 has the bigger battery (4230 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor 8A 2020 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A8 doesn't; the Honor 8A 2020 is noticeably lighter (150g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A 2020
Oppo A8
What makes Honor 8A 2020 better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 150g vs 180g
- Better display (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Oppo A8 better?
- Bigger battery: 4230 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A 2020 vs the Oppo A8, the Oppo A8 scores 3 points higher (25/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A8 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 8A 2020 and the Oppo A8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Oppo A8 notably outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A 2020 | Oppo A8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A 2020
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A 2020
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 8A 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Oppo A8
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A 2020 and Oppo A8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 8A 2020 and the Oppo A8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A8 notably outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (39/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Oppo A8?
The Oppo A8 edges out the Honor 8A 2020 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8A 2020 and the Oppo A8?
The Honor 8A 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Oppo A8 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8A 2020 over the Oppo A8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A8 (39/100 vs 15/100).