Honor Play 8A vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 22/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 229g).
Honor Play 8A
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Lighter: 150g vs 229g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 51 points higher (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (84/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $549 |
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 8A and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Honor Play 8A by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (80/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (84/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.