Honor Play 8A vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 219g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Play 8A by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (79/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.