Honor 8A vs Honor Play 9A
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 9A leads — 25/100 vs 22/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 185g).
Honor 8A
Honor Play 9A
- Lighter: 150g vs 185g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Honor Play 9A, the Honor Play 9A scores 3 points higher (25/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 9A 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, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Honor 8A (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor Play 9A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8A and Honor Play 9A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 9A 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, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Honor 8A (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor Play 9A?
The Honor Play 9A edges out the Honor 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 9A?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Play 9A — 25/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor Play 9A?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use.