Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 8T Pro vs Honor X8a 5G
Comparison between Honor Play 8T Pro and Honor X8a 5G: 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 | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 8T Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Honor X8a 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 445,000 Best value | 437,860 |
| CPU Description | 2×2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold + 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 166.7 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 35 W Best value | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPS LCD Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, DC Dimming, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n42, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
Audio
| Specification | Play 8T Pro | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, LE |
