Honor 8A vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; estimated prices are $140 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 22/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 239g).
Honor 8A
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Lighter: 150g vs 239g
- Cheaper: $140 vs $1050
- Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 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)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max 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 (100/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" 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 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 239 g | |
| Price | $140 | $1050 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 8A and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Honor 8A by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $910. Honor 8A is cheaper by $910.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (68/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max 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 (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max 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?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.