Honor 8A vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $140 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 22/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 214g).
Honor 8A
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Lighter: 150g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $750
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 45 points higher (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 22/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | — | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $750 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 8A and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Honor 8A by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $610. Honor 8A was $610 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (68/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 45 points (67/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.