Side-by-side technical data
Honor 8A (2020) vs Honor Play 9A
Comparison between Honor 8A (2020) and Honor Play 9A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 5.1 |
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
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 185 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9 mm
Honor Play 9A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,020 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| 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 | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 101,315 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue, Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 156.3 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 185 g |
| Usable Surface | 79.2 % | 81.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.09″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi Best value | 278 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, 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 OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | MOA-AL00, MOA-TL00, MED-AL20, MOA-AL20 |
