Honor 8A vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $140 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 22/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1520
- Better portability (100/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 48 points higher (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Honor 8A by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1380. Honor 8A was $1380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.