Side-by-side technical data
Honor 8A Pro vs Honor Play 8A
Comparison between Honor 8A Pro and Honor Play 8A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 8A Pro, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 8A Pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53. | Octa-core (4 × 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Gold | Black, Blue, Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 156.3 mm | 156.3 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 150 g |
| Usable Surface | 79.2 % | 79.2 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh | 3,020 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Display
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.09″ | 6.09″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 282 ppi |
Sensors
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual 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 2100, 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 8A Pro | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | JAT-L41, JAT-LX1, JAT-LX3 | JAT-L09, JAT-L29, JAT-AL00, JAT-TL00 |
