Honor 8A Prime vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 22/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A Prime is noticeably lighter (150g vs 214g).
Honor 8A Prime
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Lighter: 150g vs 214g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 48/100)
- 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 (57/100 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, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 45 points higher (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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 (81/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 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/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 8A Prime and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Honor 8A Prime by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 8A Prime
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (68/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime by 45 points (67/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Prime or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor 8A Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.