The Huawei Honor 8A closely resembles the Honor Play 8A, with the primary distinction being the availability of a 2GB RAM variant in the Honor 8A. This variant provides a more affordable option compared to the Play 8A model.
In terms of specifications, both models share most features. The Honor 8A includes a 6.09-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels and a waterdrop notch design. The screen-to-body ratio is approximately 87%, according to the manufacturer.
The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, built on a 12nm process. It runs on android 9.0 Pie with Huawei’s EMUI skin.The phone is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera featuring an f/1.8 aperture and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.
The Honor 8A does not include a fingerprint sensor. Instead, it uses facial recognition technology capable of scanning up to 1,024 facial points for device unlocking. Connectivity options include dual SIM support and a dedicated microSD card slot for expandable storage.
The device is powered by a 3,020mAh battery. Other hardware features include standard sensors such as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. Storage options typically include 32GB or 64GB internal memory, paired with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM depending on the variant.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
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Dimensions | 156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in) |
Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) |
Build | Front/back glass, aluminum frame |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.09 inches, 91.0 cm2 (~79.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI v9 |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
RAM + ROM | 2/3 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 128 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 13 megapixel main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Sensor size - 1/2.8" Pixel size - 1.12 μm Phase detection 6-element lens |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
Camera Features | HDR+, scene recognition, AI FaceID |
Video Resolution | 720p |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes |
FM Radio | No |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 3020 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 19 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 400 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.