Honor Play 8A vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 214g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Play 8A by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (88/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (61/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.