Honor 8A 2020 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Honor 8A 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 22/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A 2020 is noticeably lighter (150g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A 2020
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Honor 8A 2020 better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 218g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A 2020 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 58 points higher (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A 2020 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A 2020
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A 2020
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A 2020 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Honor 8A 2020 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 8A 2020
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (88/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 by 58 points (80/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A 2020 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor 8A 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A 2020 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.