Honor Play 8A vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 22/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 190g).
Honor Play 8A
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 150g vs 190g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 48 points higher (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play 8A and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Play 8A by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (89/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.