Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 8 vs Honor Play 8A
Comparison between Sony Xperia 8 and Honor Play 8A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 457 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Honor Play 8A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,020 mAh
- against 2,760 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 170 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core (4 × 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Orange, Blue | Black, Blue, Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 156.3 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 150 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 79.2 % |
| Body Materials | Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,760 mAh | 3,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.09″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 457 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | — | 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 | 4G, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | DLNA, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | LDAC | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Play 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | JAT-L09, JAT-L29, JAT-AL00, JAT-TL00 |
