Honor 8A vs Honor Play 8A
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 8A leads — 10/100 vs 7/100 (a 3-point difference).
Honor 8A
Honor Play 8A
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Honor Play 8A, the Honor 8A scores 3 points higher (10/100 vs 7/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor Play 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.0" 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 | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $140 | — |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8A and Honor Play 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play 8A
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 8A edges out the Honor Play 8A by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor Play 8A — 7/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor Play 8A?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use.