Honor 8A vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $140 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 22/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $880
- Better portability (100/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 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 Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1308x2880 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Honor 8A by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $740. Honor 8A was $740 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (67/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 50 points (72/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.