Honor 8A vs Honor 8A Prime
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. Both devices score the same overall rating of 22/100.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Honor 8A Prime
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Better portability (100/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Honor 8A Prime better?
- Better display (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor 8A and the Honor 8A Prime received the same MobileRank rating — 22/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 8A Prime is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (100/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor 8A Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Honor 8A Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Honor 8A Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 8A Prime is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (100/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor 8A Prime?
Both devices scored 22/100. They are identical on performance — 19/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 81/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor 8A Prime?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor 8A Prime — 22/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor 8A Prime?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 81/100).