Honor 8A vs Honor GT Pro
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $140 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 22/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Honor GT Pro
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $485
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Honor GT Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 61 points higher (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Honor GT Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (100/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor GT Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3280245 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Honor GT Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Honor 8A by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $345. Honor 8A was $345 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (70/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (100/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 61 points (83/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor GT Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.