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 — 74/100 vs 22/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 162g
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 52 points higher (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Play 8A (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor Play 8A by 93.0% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (89/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (81/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Play 8A (31/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 52 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.