Honor 8A vs Huawei Mate 80
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $140 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 22/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $799
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 43 points higher (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Honor 8A by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $659. Honor 8A was $659 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (69/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (41/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 43 points (65/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.