Honor Play 8A vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 22/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 163g
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 53 points higher (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor Play 8A by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 8A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (89/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 53 points (75/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.