Honor Play 8A vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 208g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (84/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play 8A by 95.0% 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 Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (84/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.