Honor 8A vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $140 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 22/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1299
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 52 points higher (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Honor 8A by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1159. Honor 8A was $1159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.