Honor 8A vs Honor Magic7 Pro
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $140 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 22/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 223g).
Honor 8A
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Lighter: 150g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $899
- Better portability (100/100 vs 36/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Honor Magic7 Pro, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 63 points higher (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 22/100, Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (100/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor Magic7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $899 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 8A and Honor Magic7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Honor 8A by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $759. Honor 8A was $759 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (100/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 63 points (85/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Magic7 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.