Honor 8A vs Vivo Y17

The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo Y17 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y17 leads — 27/100 vs 22/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 190g).

The Vivo Y17 edges out the Honor 8A by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 100
Value for money 22
Vivo Y17
Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 17
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Honor 8A better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 190g

  • Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh

  • Better camera (17/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Vivo Y17, the Vivo Y17 scores 5 points higher (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y17 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y17 is a bit better (17/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y17 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 8A: The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y17: The Vivo Y17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 8A Vivo Y17
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 199111 199111
Geekbench Single 476 476
Geekbench Multi 828 828
Display 6.1" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1544
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9
NFC no
Dimensions 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 150 g 190 g
Launch price $140
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo Y17
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Honor 8A
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo Y17
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1544
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo Y17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 8A and Vivo Y17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 8A MediaTek Helio P35
22/100
199111 AnTuTu
Vivo Y17 MediaTek Helio P35
27/100
199111 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8A
$140
Vivo Y17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y17 is a bit better (17/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y17 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (43/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Vivo Y17?

The Vivo Y17 edges out the Honor 8A by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Vivo Y17?

The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y17 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Vivo Y17?

The Vivo Y17 leads on camera score (17/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Vivo Y17?

The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y17 is a better fit for everyday use.