Honor 8A Prime vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 66/100 vs 22/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A Prime is noticeably lighter (150g vs 213g).
Honor 8A Prime
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 150g vs 213g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A Prime vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 44 points higher (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 213 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 8A Prime and Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads Honor 8A Prime by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (68/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime by 44 points (66/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor 8A Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.