Honor Play 8A vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 22/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 218g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 58 points higher (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Honor Play 8A by 93.6% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (88/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 58 points (80/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.