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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Vivo Y17
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).
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
Vivo Y17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y17
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Vivo Y17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y17
Price unknownDetailed 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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 55/100).