Honor 8A vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). Both devices score the same overall rating of 10/100. Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 194g).
Honor 8A
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Lighter: 150g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
The Honor 8A and the Honor Play 30M 5G received the same MobileRank rating — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $140 | — |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
Both devices scored 10/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Play 30M 5G.
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.