Honor 8A vs Lava Storm Play
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $140 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 22/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Lava Storm Play
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 196g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $140
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Lava Storm Play, the Lava Storm Play scores 23 points higher (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (43/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Lava Storm Play — 76/100; 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 Storm Play significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor 8A (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor 8A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor 8A (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Honor 8A by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Lava Storm Play was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (51/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor 8A (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor 8A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor 8A (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 23 points (45/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Lava Storm Play?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.