Honor 8A Prime vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 22/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A Prime is noticeably lighter (150g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A Prime
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Honor 8A Prime better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 207g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A Prime vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 52 points higher (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A Prime and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Honor 8A Prime by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8A Prime
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime by 52 points (74/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.