Honor 8A 2020 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Honor 8A 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 22/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A 2020 is noticeably lighter (150g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A 2020
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Honor 8A 2020 better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 190g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A 2020 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 49 points higher (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A 2020 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A 2020
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A 2020
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A 2020 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Honor 8A 2020 by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8A 2020
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 by 49 points (71/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A 2020 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Honor 8A 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A 2020 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.