Honor 8A vs Honor WIN RT2
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Honor WIN RT2
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 238g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Honor WIN RT2, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (100/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor WIN RT2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4040013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3104 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 12070 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Honor WIN RT2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Honor 8A by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (97/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (100/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor WIN RT2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.