Honor Play 8A vs Motorola Signature
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 199,111); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 186g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor Play 8A by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (90/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (84/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.