Side-by-side technical data
Honor 8A (2020) vs Honor 8S (2020)
Comparison between Honor 8A (2020) and Honor 8S (2020): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 8A (2020), ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 3.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.0 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 8A (2020), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.09″
- against 5.71″
Honor 8S (2020), if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 332
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,145
- against 744
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 56,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 332 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 1,145 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Navy, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Body Height | 156.3 mm | 147.1 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 146 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79.2 % Best value | 78.1 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh | 3,020 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.09″ Best value | 5.71″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 8S (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE |
