Honor Play 8A vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 22/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 199,111); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 299g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 42 points higher (64/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (84/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 150 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Honor Play 8A by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (74/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (79/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (48/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (84/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 42 points (64/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.