Honor Play 8A vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads — 25/100 vs 22/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Samsung Galaxy A03s
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 196g
- Better display (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Samsung Galaxy A03s scores 3 points higher (25/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 8A is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8A
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 8A is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s edges out the Honor Play 8A by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A03s (52/100 vs 15/100).