Honor Play 8A vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 188g).
Honor Play 8A
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 150g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play 8A (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play 8A (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100).
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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.