Honor 9A vs Tecno Spark 8
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Tecno Spark 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 9A leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Tecno Spark 8
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 8 better?
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Tecno Spark 8, the Honor 9A scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 9A and the Tecno Spark 8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Tecno Spark 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.8×76.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 8
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Spark 8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Tecno Spark 8, 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 9A and the Tecno Spark 8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Tecno Spark 8?
The Honor 9A edges out the Tecno Spark 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Tecno Spark 8?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Tecno Spark 8 — 22/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Tecno Spark 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor 9A (66/100 vs 43/100).