Honor 8A Prime vs Honor Play 8A
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. Both devices score the same overall rating of 7/100. Key differences: the Honor 8A Prime has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't.
Honor 8A Prime
Honor Play 8A
- Overall rating 7/100
- Overall rating 7/100
The Honor 8A Prime and the Honor Play 8A received the same MobileRank rating — 7/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Honor Play 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.0" LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8A Prime and Honor Play 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Honor Play 8A?
Both devices scored 7/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Play 8A.
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor Play 8A — 7/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime over the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 8A Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use.