Honor 8A vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $140 and $1165. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 22/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1165
- Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 52 points higher (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (100/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2116240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $1165 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Honor 8A by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1025. Honor 8A was $1025 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (68/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (100/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 52 points (74/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.