Honor 8S 2020 vs Xiaomi A1
The Honor 8S 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi A1 leads — 25/100 vs 19/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi A1 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor 8S 2020 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S 2020
Xiaomi A1
What makes Honor 8S 2020 better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 146g vs 192g
- Better display (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S 2020 vs the Xiaomi A1, the Xiaomi A1 scores 6 points higher (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi A1 leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 8S 2020 and the Xiaomi A1 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi A1 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S 2020 notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S 2020 | Xiaomi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 486 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services | Android 12, MIUI 12 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S 2020
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S 2020
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 8S 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S 2020 and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 8S 2020 and the Xiaomi A1 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi A1 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S 2020 notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi A1 edges out the Honor 8S 2020 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8S 2020 and the Xiaomi A1?
The Honor 8S 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8S 2020 over the Xiaomi A1?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Xiaomi A1 (66/100 vs 15/100).