Honor 8A vs Honor X80i
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 185g).
Honor 8A
Honor X80i
- Lighter: 150g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 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, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor 8A (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $140 | — |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor 8A (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor X80i?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor X80i?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.