Honor Play 8A vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 7/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 173g).
Honor Play 8A
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Lighter: 150g vs 173g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 19 points higher (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (30/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Honor Play 8A — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.