Honor 8A vs Lava Play Ultra
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $140 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 22/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $175
- Better portability (100/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 31 points higher (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; 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 Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 8A (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Honor 8A by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Honor 8A was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (55/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 8A (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (46/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 31 points (53/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 32/100).